Description
A comforting and hearty dish made with tender beef, vibrant paprika, and a rich blend of spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or round, diced
- 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions until soft and translucent for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell peppers, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add diced beef, and brown on all sides.
- Sprinkle in paprika and stir, then add tomato paste and mix well to coat.
- Pour in broth, scraping up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add carrots and potatoes if using, season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, letting the goulash cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread or over egg noodles.
Notes
Goulash often tastes better the next day after flavors have melded. Consider making it a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: goulash, paprika, comfort food, Hungarian dish, beef stew