Description
A rich and hearty Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) made with tender beef, sweet paprika, and a flavorful broth, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
- 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil (sunflower or vegetable)
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add oil until shimmering.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden and soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Remove pot from heat. Stir in paprika and caraway seeds to prevent burning.
- Return pot to heat. Add beef cubes in batches, browning on all sides. Stir in tomato paste, carrots, and bay leaves.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 30 minutes until soft.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread or noodles.
Notes
- Use authentic Hungarian sweet paprika for best flavor and color.
- Browning the beef deeply adds extra richness to the stew.
- Let the goulash rest for 15 minutes before serving for better flavor fusion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Hungarian goulash, gulyás, beef stew, traditional Hungarian recipe, paprika stew