Prep the ingredients
Cut the Chuck Beef into 1.5 cm cubes and pat the pieces dry. Peel and dice the Potatoes, dice the Onion, Red Bell Pepper, and Carrots, and mince the Garlic. Lightly crush the Caraway Seeds with the flat side of a knife so they're ready to bloom in the pot.
Brown the beef
Heat the Neutral Oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear it until you get a deep brown crust on several sides, transferring each browned batch to a bowl before adding the next one.
Build the base
Lower the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it turns soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Sweet Hungarian Paprika, Hot Paprika, caraway seeds, Dried Marjoram, and Tomato Paste; cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Pour in the Diced Canned Tomatoes and Beef Stock, scraping the bottom well to lift up the browned bits, then add the Bay Leaf and return the beef with any juices. Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 35 minutes.
Simmer the vegetables
Stir in the potatoes, carrots, and red bell pepper. Keep the pot at a low simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes more, until the vegetables are tender and the beef is easy to break apart.
Season the soup
Take the pot off the heat, fish out the bay leaf, then stir in the Red Wine Vinegar. Taste the broth and add Salt and Pepper (Black) little by little until the flavor is bright and balanced.
Serve with toppings
Ladle the soup into warm bowls and finish each serving with a spoonful of Sour Cream and a sprinkle of Parsley.


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