Easy Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) 🇭🇺

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Instructions

1. Cook the onions

Heat oil in a pot and cook onions slowly until soft and golden.

2. Add paprika

Remove from heat, stir in paprika quickly (important to avoid bitterness).

3. Add beef

Add beef, garlic, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds. Stir and cook for a few minutes.

4. Simmer

Add water or broth, tomato, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 60–90 minutes until beef is tender.

5. Add vegetables

Add carrots and potatoes. Cook another 20–25 minutes until soft.

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How it should look

• Thick but still soup-like
• Deep red color from paprika
• Tender beef and soft vegetables

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Serving ideas

Traditionally served with:

• Fresh crusty bread
• Pickled vegetables
• A pinch of hot paprika for extra kick

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Tips

• The secret is good quality Hungarian paprika.
• Slow cooking = better flavor.
• Some versions are thicker like stew, others more like soup.

A true classic of Hungary, perfect for cold days and family meals.