Cathys Beef Paprika Recipes

MY FAVORITE BEEF PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Cut meat into serving size pieces and coat with flour.
• Reserve remaining flour.
• Pour oil into skillet and brown meat over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.
• Remove meat.
• Add onions to skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in salt and remaining flour until blended.
• Gradually stir in beef stock and paprika.
• Bring to a boil.
• Return steaks, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until fork tender, turning once.
• Remove steaks, skim fat from gravy and stir in sour cream until blended.
• Heat through- DON'T BOIL!
• Serve with rice or egg noodles.

BEEF PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Slice onion into thin slices.
• Melt shortening in a large skillet
• Add meat, onion and garlic; cook and stir till meat is light browned and onion tender.
• Stir in catsup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, cayenne and 1 1/2 cups water.
• Cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add water if needed--don't cook too dry.
• Cook egg noodles as per package instructions.
• Blend flour and 1/4 cup water; stir gradually into meat mixture. Heat till boiling and stir one minute.
• Stir 1/2 cup of cooked meat mixture liquid into cooked noodles.
• Add 1/2 water back into mixture.
• Serve over noodles.

BEEF PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Melt shortening in large skillet over medium high heat. Add meat, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until meat is browned.
• Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard and 1 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Blend flour and 1/4 cup water. Stir into meat. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Serve hot.

BEEF PAPRIKA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil on all sides. Add onion; cook until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 1/2 cup of water, ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and cayenne; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beef is tender., Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with noodles.

BEEF PAPRIKA

Steps:

• 1. Melt shortening in large skillet. Add meat, onion and garlic; cook and stir until meat is brown and onion is tender. Stir in catsup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, cayenne and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover; simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• 2. Blend flour and 1/4 cup water; stir gradually into meat mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over noodles.

BEEF PAPRIKASH WITH FIRE-ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix flour, 1 tablespoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle over beef and toss to coat; shake off excess., In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding remaining oil as needed. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in pan., Add onion and pepper to drippings; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth and the remaining 1 tablespoon paprika and 3/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beef is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; return to pot. Add butter and toss to coat. Serve with stew. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

SAVORY BEEF PAPRIKA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil on all sides.
• Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender.
• Add 1 cup of water, ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and cayenne; mix well.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is tender.
• Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Serve over noodles.

INSTANT POT BEEF PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• Turn Instant Pot to sauté.
• Add butter and onions. Cook for 4 minutes then press cancel button.
• Add stew beef, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, beef broth, paprika and dry mustard to onion mixture.
• Place lid on pot and turn steam valve to closed.
• Press Manual and set Instant Pot to 20 minutes.
• Once cooked and timer goes off, allow Instant Pot to naturally depressurize for 10 minutes. Do NOT flip the switch.
• After 10 minutes, flip the steam valve to steam and open lid. Stir.
• In a small bowl combine corn starch and water. Mix well and pour into beef mixture.
• Turn Instant Pot to Sautee and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• Serve over mashed potatoes.

BEEF PAPRIKAS

Steps:

• Melt 2 T butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and bell pepper and saute until light brown, about 10 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in flour and paprika and stir 2 minutes.
• Mix in stock and tomato paste.
• Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil until sauce thickens and paprika flavor mellows, stirriing frequently, about 8 minutes.
• Mix in sour cream.
• Remove from heat and add dill.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before adding beef.).
• Melt 1 T butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, add beef, season with salt and pepper and cook until just brown on each side.
• Transfer to plate. Add more butter as needed.
• When all beef is brown, add to sauce along with any drippings on plate.
• Add dry white wine to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Boil until syrupy, about 3 mnutes. Add to beef.
• Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes before serving, if desired.

INSTANT POT® BEEF PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Turn on a 6- or 8-quart multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and meat, season with salt and pepper, and saute in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Remove meat to a plate. Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Return meat to the pot and stir in 1 1/4 cups water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
• Blend remaining 1/4 cup water with flour in a small bowl. Gradually stir into the meat mixture and select Saute function. Heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

BEEF PAPRIKAS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper and sauté until light golden, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour and paprika and stir 2 minutes. Mix in stock and tomato paste. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Boil until sauce thickens and paprika flavor mellows, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Mix in sour cream. Remove from heat and add dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before adding beef.)
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add beef, season with salt and pepper and cook until just brown on each side. Transfer to plate. Add more butter as needed. When all beef is brown, add to sauce along with any drippings on plate. Add dry white wine to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Boil until syrupy, about 3 minutes. Add to beef. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes before serving, if desired.