Authentic Hungarian Goulash My Familys Secret Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika (optional)
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground
• 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (optional)
• Sour cream or crème fraîche (for serving)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)