German Goulash Soup

1 lb beef

2 TBS oil

1 large onion, diced

1 TBS paprika

2 TBS vinegar

1 TBS tomato paste

1 TBS caraway seed

1/2 tsp marjoram

1 clove garlic

1 1/2 to 2 quarts water

3 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced

Cut beef into 3/4 to 1 inch cubes. Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan and sauté onion until golden. Sprinkle with paprika and sauté a minute or two. Add beef and stir around well in paprika and onion mixture. Let sear and brown very slightly. Simmer 3 or 4 minutes then add caraway seeds, marjoram, garlic and water. Bring to boiling point cover and simmer gently 45 minutes. Add diced potatoes and cook slowly for another 30 minutes. Check seasoning. Can serve with bread dumplings.