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Goulash (Hungarian beef stew)

Name: Goulash (Hungarian beef stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 kg/2 lb beef chuck , cut in 3.5cm / 1.5″ cubes (Note 1); 1 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp/ 30g unsalted butter; 2 brown onions , cut into 1cm / 1/2″ squares; 5 garlic cloves , finely minced; 2 capsicum/bell peppers (1 red + 1 yellow), cut into 2 cm / 0.8″ squares; 2 tomatoes , cut into 8 wedges then in half; 1/4 cup Hungarian-style paprika (sub ordinary paprika, Note 2); 1 tsp caraway seeds , optional (Note 3); 1 bay leaf; 1 litre / 4 cups beef stock/broth , low-sodium; 2 carrots , peeled, cut in quarters lengthwise then into 1cm / 0.4″ pieces; 2 potatoes , cut into 1.2cm / 1/2″ cubes; 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley , optional garnish

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

2h 20m

Total Time

2h 35m

This Hungarian beef stew, also known as Goulash, is a hearty and savory dish featuring tender beef, vegetables, and fragrant paprika. Cooked in a rich and flavorful broth, it's the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Serve with a side of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Goulash

Hungarian Goulash Recipe

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Servings: 5

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1 kg/2 lb beef chuck , cut in 3.5cm / 1.5″ cubes (Note 1)

1 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp/ 30g unsalted butter

2 brown onions , cut into 1cm / 1/2″ squares

5 garlic cloves , finely minced

2 capsicum/bell peppers (1 red + 1 yellow), cut into 2 cm / 0.8″ squares

2 tomatoes , cut into 8 wedges then in half

1/4 cup Hungarian-style paprika (sub ordinary paprika, Note 2)

1 tsp caraway seeds , optional (Note 3)

1 litre / 4 cups beef stock/broth , low-sodium

2 carrots , peeled, cut in quarters lengthwise then into 1cm / 0.4″ pieces

2 potatoes , cut into 1.2cm / 1/2″ cubes

1 tbsp finely chopped parsley , optional garnish

Nutrition Facts

Calories

870kcal

43%
Fat

61g

3%
Saturated Fat

24g

1%
Carbohydrates

31g

1%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

44g

2%
Cholesterol

192mg

9%
Sodium

575mg

28%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

1. Beef – Also great with beef osso bucco (boneless) and beef cheeks. Gravy beef and brisket will also work but meat is a little leaner.

2. Paprika – Use Hungarian or Hungarian-style if you can, the paprika is smoother than sweeter than ordinary paprika. Don’t use hot paprika – we’re using lots of paprika here, it will be way too spicy!

3. Caraway seeds – a traditional spice used in Goulash used in central European cooking.

4. Cook methods – Oven is my preferred because you get caramelisation on edges/surface = extra flavour but no worries about base catching like with the stove.

Stove – Use ultra low stove heat, covered, for 1.5 hours. Stir every now and then to ensure base does not catch. Add potato and carrot, then cook 30 min.

Slow cooker – 6 hours on low, add potato and carrot, 2 hours on low.

5. Leftovers – As with all stews, this gets better overnight. Leftovers will keep for 4 to 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

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Goulash (Hungarian beef stew)

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