Hungarian Goulash is a delicious beef stew (or soup) with a rich paprika seasoned broth. This delicious dish is warm and comforting, perfect for a cold weather day.
Serve this over homemade noodles (or add potatoes) or with a side of bread or Biscuits to sop up any of the broth left in your bowl.
Now that it’s autumn, the only real way to stay warm is this delicious Hungarian Goulash (gulyás). Homemade goulash is a staple in our family, and could not be more comforting as the sun turns to snow!
In this easy Hungarian Goulash recipe, tender chunks of beef, onions and tomatoes are simmered to tender perfection in a savory beef broth. YUM! While I most often simmer this on the stove, you can also make this easy Hungarian Goulash in the oven. A house filled with the aromas of this stew is probably the most comforting way to say goodbye to my patio until next summer!
Hungarian Goulash
Tender beef and potatoes in a beefy broth seasoned with paprika.
Prep: 30min
Total: 120min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 427 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 662 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 medium onions
- 2 teaspoons butter (or lard (preferred))
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 ½ pound stewing beef (trimmed and cut into 1″ cubes)
- 2 cups beef broth (or water)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cup carrots (optional)
- 3 cups potatoes (optional)
Instruction:
- In a large pot, melt butter and add onion. Cook till translucent. Stir in caraway seeds and paprika and mix well.
- In a bowl, dredge the stew beef with flour. Add beef to the onion mixture and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly add about ¼ cup of the beef broth to lift the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Then add remaining broth, diced tomatoes (potatoes and carrots if using), salt and pepper.
- Stir and bring to a boil, cover, then reduce to a simmer for about 1 ½ -2 hours or until tender.
Authentic Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás)
A thoroughly authentic Hungarian Goulash with a richness of flavor that will satisfy both body and soul!
Prep: 20min
Total: 110min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 46 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1708 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 14 g, Trans Fat 2 g, unSaturated Fat 23 g
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons pork lard (, or butter or bacon grease (pork lard is traditionally used and imparts a great flavor))
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup quality genuine imported Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 pounds stewing beef ( , cut into 1/2 inch pieces )
- 5 cloves garlic (,minced)
- 2 red bell peppers (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
- 2 tomatoes (,diced)
- 2 carrots (,diced)
- 2 medium potatoes (,cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
- 5 cups beef broth ((traditionally just water is used but beef broth adds so much more flavor))
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds ((optional, not traditional in all regions))
Instruction:
- Melt the pork lard or butter/oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy soup pot over medium high heat and cook the onions until beginning to brown, about 7-10 minutes. Add the beef and cook until the beef is just starting to brown, 7-10 minutes. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic and cook for another 6-8 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, salt, pepper and caraway (if using) (note: paprika becomes bitter if at all scorched). Add the beef broth, bay leaf, return to the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for another 30-40 minutes or until the beef is nice and tender. Add salt to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
Beef Goulash – Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe – Paprika Beef Stew
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