Bulgarian Beef Stew Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 10 garlic cloves minced
• 8 bay leaves
• 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck cut 1 1/2" cubes
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon dried summer savory
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups beef stock or canned broth
• 1/3 cup dry red wine
• 1 tablespoon butter room temperature
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 12 ounces egg noodles
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley