Paprika Gravy
A celebration of paprika.
Steps
Heat a 5-quart heave stove-top casserole and add the lard and paprika.
Cook over medium heat for a moment and then add the garlic , green pepper , onion and tomatoes.
Simmer for a few minutes until all is tender.
Add the chicken base and beef stock , along with salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
In a metal bowl , mix the sour cream and flour together.
Mix it well with a wire whip as you do not want lumps.
Add a cup of the gravy from the pot and quickly stir it into the cream and flour with the whisk.
Remove the gravy from the heat and stir in the cream mixture , whipping it well.
Return to the heat and simmer , stirring often , for 15 minutes.
Strain the gravy and discard the solids -- or lumps , if you have any.
Ingredients
freshly rendered lard, hungarian paprika, garlic clove, green peppers, yellow onion, tomatoes, chicken base, beef stock, salt & freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, all-purpose flour