Beef Gulyas

Description

 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 slices bacon, diced
 * 1½ pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 1 x 14½- to 16-ounce can tomatoes (2 cups), drain; reserve juice
 * 1 cup beef broth, divided
 * ½ 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, ¾ 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 ¼ cup broth.
 * 7) Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 8) Remove bay leaf and cloves.
 * 9) Stir in tomatoes.
 * 10) Serve with fluffy rice.