Description
Hungarian Goulash is a comforting and hearty stew that embodies the essence of warm, home-cooked meals. This iconic dish features tender beef simmered with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this goulash delivers deep flavors with simple preparation, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike. Serve it over egg noodles or with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal that’s sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2½ pounds lean stewing beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large onions, roughly chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth (no salt added)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, then remove from the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high and add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until translucent.
- Stir in sweet paprika and other spices for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce and beef broth; return seared beef to the pan.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for about 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, remove bay leaves, and serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 96mg