Step 1: Get a big stewing pot.
Step 2: Finely chop the red onion and saute with butter until translucent.
Step 3: Add the pork and beef. Season with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of paprika (you must use Hungarian paprika or don't bother making this dish).
Step 4: Turn the meat mixture and cook for 10 minutes. Add more paprika and caraway seeds.
Step 5: Pour in red wine. Cook out the alcohol.
Step 6: Wash and drain sauerkraut in a colander. Add to the meat mixture,
Step 7: Cover and stew for about 2 hours.
Step 8: Cut sausage into half inch pieces and add to mixture and bring up to heat.
Step 9: Add enough paprika to make the stew red. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 10: Add a cup of sour cream.
Step 11: Stir in and adjust seasonings.
Step 12: Serve in bowls garnished with sour cream and a little chopped parsley.
Step 13: Serves 6 hungry Americans or 4 dieting Hungarians.
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