Czech Goulash (the Real Thing)

Description
This came from my Grandmother who received it from her mother who moved here from Czechoslovokia.



Ingredients

 * 2 lbs cubed beef, about 1/2 inch
 * 2 lbs of cubed pork, about 1/2 inch
 * 2 tablespoons oil, to brown your meat
 * 2 teaspoons pickling spices
 * 1 cup chopped onions (preferably sweet)
 * 2 (15 ounces) cans of diced stewed tomatoes
 * 1 (14 ounces) bottle catsup (preferably Heinz)
 * 1 (10 ounces) can tomato soup (preferably Campbells)
 * 1 teaspoon ground cloves
 * 1 teaspoon ground allspice
 * 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 1 teaspoon ground paprika
 * 1 teaspoon sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 * 1/2 teaspoon red peppers
 * 1 teaspoon white vinegar
 * 1 teaspoon good whiskey (I use Black Jack Daniels)

Directions

 * Heat oil in large dutch oven (large stew pot) on high heat.
 * Combine beef and pork and begin to brown in oil on all sides.
 * When meat is browned on all sides add onion; add enough water to cover the meat and onions mixture.
 * Tie pickling spices in a cheesecloth or, us a metal tea ball only half full.
 * Spices will expand while cooking.
 * Drop cheesecloth or teaball into meat mixture.
 * Simmer mixture for 45 minutes.
 * Add ingredients from cans, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, and catsup; stir mixture well.
 * Finally add all the spices as measured, the vinegar and the WHISKEY!
 * Turn fire or heat to a low setting and simmer for 1 hour with lid on the pot.
 * Check and stir frequently to prevent the bottom from scorching or burning.
 * THIS IS ALL GOING TO MAKE YOUR KITCHEN SMELL AWESOME AS IT SIMMERS-- After simmering for the 1 hour it is ready to serve in bowls with large spoons.
 * OH YEAH< TAKE OUT THE PICKLING SPICE CONTAINER AND DISCARD TO THE SINK-- Ladle out and ENJOY!
 * (AN OPTIONAL SERVING- Is to add 2 cups of egg noodles as you are simmering the soup till the noodles are tender. You may have to add a little more water for the noodles).