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Classic Goulash Recipe

Classic Goulash Recipe

Michelle Kim
Prepare a hearty and traditional Classic Goulash, a popular dish made with beef and vegetables simmered in a rich paprika-infused sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven For simmering the goulash
  • 1 Knife For chopping vegetables

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Beef chuck Cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Caraway seeds
  • 400 g Canned tomatoes Diced
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 medium Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
  • Remove beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  • Stir in paprika and caraway seeds, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add canned tomatoes and beef broth, bring to a simmer.
  • Return beef to the pot, add bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and bell pepper, simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning as necessary and serve hot, optionally with bread or noodles.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, try using smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100000IUVitamin C: 37.1mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Beef, Comfort food, Goulash, Hearty, Hungarian
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