Beef Gulyas

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 1 14-1/2- to 16-ounce can tomatoes (2 cups), drain; reserve juice
 * 1 cup beef broth, divided
 * 1/2 cup dry red wine
 * 1 tablespoon paprika
 * Salt and ground black pepper to taste
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 to 2 whole cloves
 * 1 cup sliced carrots
 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Cook bacon until transparent. Stir in meat and onions; cook until brown. Add tomato juice, 3/4 cup broth, wine, paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaf and cloves. Cover; simmer 1 hour or until meat is almost tender. Stir in carrots and cook 30 minutes longer. Add cornstarch which has been blended with remaining 1/4 cup broth. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Remove bay leaf and cloves. Stir in tomatoes. Serve with fluffy rice.