Beef Gulyas

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

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