St. Joseph's Day Goulash

1.In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat.

2.Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

3.In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

4.Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

5.Return the browned beef to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

6.Serve the goulash over cooked pasta or rice.

7.Enjoy your delicious St. Joseph's Day Goulash!