Traditional Hungarian Goulash Recipe🇭🇺

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian Goulash (Gulyásleves) is not just a dish — it’s a national treasure in Hungary. This hearty, rustic beef stew-soup is loaded with tender meat, paprika, vegetables, and sometimes small dumplings or pasta. It’s warming, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd.


🥣 Traditional Hungarian Goulash (Gulyásleves) 🇭🇺

A bold, paprika-rich beef soup with roots in Hungarian shepherding traditions.


📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp lard or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1½ lbs (700 g) stewing beef (shin or chuck), cut into cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
  • 1 tomato, chopped (or 1 Tbsp tomato paste)
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 parsnips, sliced (optional)
  • 3–4 medium potatoes, cubed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 5–6 cups water or beef broth
  • Optional: 1 hot pepper or a touch of chili for spice
  • Optional: csipetke (small Hungarian pinched noodles)

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