Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup Hungarian sweet paprika
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or beef stock
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, optional
• Crusty bread, for serving, optional