GULASCH (GERMAN STEW)

Steps:

• Cut onion in half and slice.
• In a large soup pot melt half of the butter and fry the garlic and onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cut the bell peppers in half, take the seeds out and slice lengthwise.
• Add to the onions, fry for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• If it isn't already, cut the meat into 1 inch cubes.
• Take the onions and bell peppers out of the pot with a slotted spoon, set aside.
• Brown the meat on all sides.
• Sprinkle the flour on top of the meat and stir to coat.
• Quickly add the beef broth.
• Stir well.
• Add the sour cream and spices and mix well.
• Return the onions and bell peppers to the pot.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Set aside.
• Cut mushrooms in big chunks.
• In a medium frying pan melt remaining butter and fry mushrooms for 5-10 minutes.
• When the stew is fully cooked add the mushrooms and return to boiling.
• Let simmer for another 3-5 minutes, stir well and serve on top of pasta.