Description
A heartwarming and flavorful dish that combines tender beef, smoky paprika, and a medley of vegetables in a rich, savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cubed chuck roast or brisket
- 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onions, garlic, bell peppers, and vegetables.
- Sear the Meat: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add beef cubes, sear until golden on all sides.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium, add onions and garlic, cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add Paprika: Stir in paprika and tomato paste, cook for about a minute.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Add bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes to the pot, pour in the broth until everything is submerged.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and herbs, bring mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 90 to 120 minutes.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning, add fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle goulash into bowls, serve with crusty bread or buttered noodles.
Notes
Let the goulash rest after cooking for better flavor. It tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: goulash, Hungarian goulash, stew, hearty meal, comfort food