Gulasch

My German mother in law gave me this recipe.  I have modified it over the years.

2 onions chopped

2 carrots 

2 sticks of celery chopped

3-6 garlic cloves

1kg beef (chuck or gravy)

1-2 red capsicum

1tsp thyme

4tbs smoked paprika (or more if you like)

1tsp cumin

2 tomatoes chopped (or a tin)

2tbs tomato paste

1tbs marmalade (for sweetness and zest)

salt to taste

2tbs balsamic vinegar (or more if it needs more acidity)

enough water to cover the ingredients

I brown the meat first, set aside and cook onion, carrots and celery for good 10 minutes in olive oil.

I add rest of the ingredients in one go and simmer for 2 hours or however long it takes in a pressure cooker.