Yesss Ashley!! You can’t talk Hungarian food without bowing to the king of comfort dishes: Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) 🇭🇺❤️🔥
This isn’t just a stew — it’s a full-on flavor experience passed down through generations. Rich, beefy, and loaded with sweet paprika and tender veggies, it’s the dish Hungarian grandmas swear by to warm your soul on cold days.
🍲 Hungarian Goulash (Gulyásleves)
A slow-simmered, paprika-rich beef soup — hearty, rustic, and 100% soul-soothing.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
2 tbsp lard or oil (lard is traditional!)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (the star 🌟)
500g (1 lb) stewing beef, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 large tomato, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 parsnips, sliced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but authentic)
Salt & pepper to taste
6–7 cups water or light beef broth
Optional: Csipetke (tiny pinched egg noodles)
👩🍳 Directions:
1. Sauté the aromatics:
In a large pot, heat lard/oil. Add onions and cook until golden. Stir in garlic and caraway (if using).
2. Paprika moment!
Remove pot from heat for a second, stir in paprika (this keeps it from burning and getting bitter). Add beef immediately and toss to coat.
3. Build the flavor:
Return to heat, add tomato and bell pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
4. Simmer:
Add carrots, parsnips, and enough water/broth to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 1–1.5 hours until beef is tender.
5. Potatoes in:
Add cubed potatoes and cook for another 20–25 minutes. Add more water if needed.
6. (Optional) Add Csipetke:
Make a quick dough with flour and egg, pinch off tiny bits, and toss them in during the last 10 mins of cooking.
🧡 Ashley’s Goulash Tips:
No shortcuts on the paprika! Use real Hungarian sweet paprika — it’s the magic.
Serve with crusty bread or fresh pickled cucumbers for that traditional table vibe.
Leftovers? Even better the next day. The flavors deepen and become chef’s kiss.
Would you like this:
Styled for a recipe card with red-and-white checkered border and paprika icons?
Turned into a cozy Facebook cooking video with storytelling vibes (maybe throw in a grandma’s kitchen memory)?
With a vegan twist or a slow cooker version for busy weekdays?
Let’s make it unforgettable — just like gulyás should be. 💬🇭🇺🍽️
