FOOD: Austrian Pork Goulash

Semi make-ahead meal. You do most prepping before but cook mix for 40 minutes day of. Easy meal to have on hand and toss in the pot!

2 pounds pork loin or boneless center chops, rinsed, fat trimmed & cut into small cubes.

1-1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 pounds onions, chopped

1/3 cup water

2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon paprika

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1. put pork in bag (freezer bag or vacuum bag - gallon size)
2. heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft stirring occasionally (will take 10-15 minutes).
3. Add water & store.
4. Add bouillon, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt & pepper. Cook for 10 minutes longer stirring occasionally.
5. let mixture cool & then pour over pork. 
6. Seal  freeze

Then - completely thaw meal in refrigerator.

1. pour bagged mix into a large pot & add 1-1/2 cups of water & stir.
2. Cook over medium heat until pork is cooked & sauce gets thick. This takes about 30-40 minutes.
3. If needed, add more water if goulash becomes dry.

Serve dish over rice or wide egg noodles. I served it with a side of buttered garlic whole grain elbow pasta , green beans, and biscuits.