Absolutely! Here’s an authentic and hearty recipe for Hungarian Goulash (Gulyásleves 🇭🇺), one of Hungary’s most iconic dishes. It’s a soup-stew hybrid traditionally cooked over an open fire in a cauldron, but it’s just as delicious from your home kitchen.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás)
Rich, warming, and deeply flavorful, this beef and vegetable dish is laced with sweet Hungarian paprika and is perfect for cold days.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
2 tablespoons lard or oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ lbs (700 g) beef chuck or shin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1½ tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional, traditional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 parsnip (or extra carrot), sliced
1 small celery root (or 2 stalks celery), diced
1–2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small tomato, chopped (or 1 tablespoon tomato paste)
1 Hungarian wax pepper or green bell pepper, sliced
5–6 cups beef broth or water (adjust depending on soupiness preference)
Optional: 1 bay leaf, chopped parsley, or csipetke (pinched noodles)
