Czech Goulash

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds pork or beef, cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. In a cast iron Dutch oven, sauté onion in shortening. Add garlic; sauté until translucent.
2. Add meat, onion, paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Brown well.
3. Add 1/2 cup of the water; simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
4. Sprinkle flour over drippings in the pan; stir until brown.
5. Add remaining water; simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.