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Hungarian Goulash Recipe

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Hungarian Goulash is a classic, hearty stew featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered with aromatic onions, caraway seeds, and rich paprika. Combined with potatoes, carrots, and diced tomatoes, this comforting dish delivers deep, robust flavors and makes for a perfect warming meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 1/2 lbs. beef chuck roast, fat trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 medium yellow onions, diced roughly
  • 3 large russet potatoes, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced

Spices and Flavorings

  • 1 tsp. caraway seeds
  • 3 tbsp. paprika, preferably Hungarian
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Saute onions: Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until tender and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add spices: Stir in the caraway seeds and paprika with the onions to release their flavors and combine well.
  3. Coat the beef: Pour the flour into a shallow bowl and toss the cubed beef chuck roast in it until well coated, helping to thicken the stew later.
  4. Brown the beef: Transfer the coated beef cubes to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flour-coated meat to brown slightly for richer flavor.
  5. Add liquids and vegetables: Pour in the beef stock and add diced potatoes, carrots, canned diced tomatoes, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly.
  6. Simmer the stew: Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the goulash simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded.

Notes

  • Use Hungarian sweet paprika for authentic flavor.
  • Trim excess fat from beef chuck to prevent greasy stew.
  • Adjust seasoning by adding more salt or paprika to taste after simmering.
  • Serve with crusty bread or egg noodles for a complete meal.
  • Slow simmering ensures tender beef and rich flavor development.

Keywords: Hungarian Goulash, Beef Stew, Paprika, Comfort Food, Traditional Hungarian Recipe

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