Beef Goulash

Name: Beef Goulash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender beef chuck simmered in a savory broth with onions, sweet paprika, and a rich finish of sour cream.

90 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

RussianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp sweet paprika
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Season 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown beef chuck on all sides, then remove meat from pot.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp sweet paprika, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour until combined.
5

Pour in 2 cups beef broth, return beef chuck to the pot, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes until beef internal temperature reaches 195°F.
6

Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth.

Questions

Can I make Beef Goulash dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Beef Goulash gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beef Goulash keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Beef Goulash?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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