Goulash (Hungarian beef stew)🇭🇺

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the beef

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown beef cubes in batches, removing them and setting aside.

2️⃣ Cook onions & garlic

  1. Add onions to the same pot and sauté until golden (about 7–8 minutes).
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3️⃣ Add paprika & tomato paste

  1. Lower heat slightly to prevent burning paprika.
  2. Stir in paprika and tomato paste, cooking 1 minute to release flavor.

4️⃣ Build the stew

  1. Return beef to the pot.
  2. Add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, red pepper, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a simmer.

5️⃣ Simmer

  1. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, until beef is tender.
  2. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.

6️⃣ Serve

  1. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  2. Serve with crusty bread, spaetzle, or over noodles.

✨ Tips for Perfect Goulash

  • Use beef chuck for tender, juicy meat.
  • Sweet Hungarian paprika is key for authentic flavor.
  • Let it sit for a few hours — flavors improve the next day.
  • For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes into the sauce before serving.

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