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Traditional Hungarian Goulash

Taste the Authentic Traditional Hungarian Goulash Today

This Traditional Hungarian Goulash is an iconic comfort food that warms the soul with tender beef and rich spices in a hearty stew.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2.5 pounds Stewing Beef Use chuck roast or brisket
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for searing
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to your preference
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 3 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Optional
For the Aromatics
  • 2 large Onions Choose yellow or white
  • 5 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Broth
  • 3 tablespoons Sweet Hungarian Paprika Do not substitute with smoked varieties
  • 0.5 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Optional
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Use no-salt-added broth
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the stewing beef in batches, searing until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle paprika, caraway seeds, dried oregano, and brown sugar into the pot. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds to release aroma.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits. Add beef broth and stir together.
  5. Return the seared beef to the pot, cover, and let it simmer for about 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Goulash tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld beautifully. Consider making a double batch to enjoy later.

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