German Gulasch

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon spicy paprika
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram leaves
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 1/2 pounds beef shank, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper