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Austrian Hungarian Goulash

Austrian Hungarian Goulash

A flavorful and satisfying goulash recipe that blends Austrian and Hungarian culinary traditions with tender beef and rich paprika-infused sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Austrian, Hungarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • soup pot

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as vegetable) or butter
  • 1.5 pounds stewing beef (such as chuck), cut into ¾″ chunks
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • Kosher salt
  • 3-4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed or ground caraway seeds
  • 4 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup carrots cut into ½″ chunks
  • 1 cup Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into ½″ chunks
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • chopped parsley and dill for garnish
  • sour cream for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium until the surface simmers.
  • Season the beef with salt and pepper and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the browned beef to a bowl and repeat with the remaining meat.
  • Add onions to the pot and sauté until soft and golden.
  • Pour in the red wine and scrape up the fond left behind from the meat.
  • Return the beef to the pot, add any accumulated juices, and stir well.
  • Sprinkle flour, marjoram, and caraway seeds over the beef, add a splash of beef broth, and make a paste with tomato paste and paprika.
  • Stir everything together, adding more broth as necessary.
  • Add two cups of beef broth along with diced tomatoes and stir well.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, covering the pot slightly ajar and cooking for 2 hours.
  • After about 45 to 60 minutes, add carrots, potatoes, and vinegar, stirring well.
  • Taste and add salt and black pepper to preference.
  • Cool and store in the refrigerator before reheating to let flavors develop.

Notes

This is a great make-ahead meal that’s even better overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword Austrian Hungarian Goulash, beef stew, comfort food, Goulash, paprika, stew
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