Easy Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Perfect choice, Ashley! 😍 Hungarian **Goulash (Gulyás)**🇭🇺 is one of the most iconic dishes of Hungary — hearty, warming, and full of paprika flavor. Traditionally, it’s a rich beef and vegetable soup/stew, simmered until the meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Here’s a simple, homestyle version that’s easy to make in your kitchen:


🍲 Easy Hungarian Goulash Recipe 🇭🇺

Ingredients (6 servings):

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard (traditional)
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (authentic flavor)
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (lightly crushed, optional but traditional)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1 parsnip (optional, traditional touch), sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes (peeled & chopped) or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef broth or water
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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