Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás)
A hearty and flavorful Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) made with tender beef, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Beef and Vegetables
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for searing the beef
- 2 large onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika sweet or smoked, for authentic flavor
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds ground or whole
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 medium bell peppers, chopped red or yellow
- 4 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 leaves bay leaves remove before serving
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic, then add the beef cubes. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Sprinkle in Hungarian paprika and caraway seeds, stirring well to coat the beef.
- Add diced tomatoes and chopped bell peppers, then pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add carrots and potatoes to the pot and continue simmering until they are tender.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
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