Hungarian Goulash

I have not made a Hungarian Goulash recipe in years, but after being in Europe last year and tasting the authentic thing, I wanted to try to duplicate it. I tested this out on my German father, whose grandmother was a chef in Europe. He loved it. I hope you do too!

serves 8 ( 6 points +) add extra points for noodles

• 2 T. canola oil, divided
• 2 c. sliced onion
• 2-1/4 lb. lean sirloin, cubed
• 2 T. Hungarian sweet paprika
• 2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. crushed garlic
• 1 ( 28 oz) can whole tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 c. red wine
• 8 T. fat-free sour cream
• egg noodles ( optional)

Heat 1 T. oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender. Remove onion. 
Place beef in a bowl with salt, pepper and paprika. Toss to coat.
Add remaining 1 T. oil to pot. Add beef and brown. Stir in tomatoes, garlic and wine. Return onions to pot. Cover and simmer on low for 2- 2 1/2 hours or until meat is very tender and sauce has cooked down a bit. Serve over noodles if desired and top with 1 T. sour cream.