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Beef Goulash

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 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. 6

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

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Questions

What internal temperature should Beef Goulash reach?

For Beef Goulash, the target internal temperature is 195 F (about 90 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Beef Goulash?

Step 2 reads: "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." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Beef Goulash?

The entry for Beef Goulash calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Beef Goulash dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Beef Goulash 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.

Is Beef Goulash low-carb?

A serving of Beef Goulash carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Can I freeze Beef Goulash?

Yes. Refrigerate what is left of Beef Goulash within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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