Goulash

Name: Goulash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes, cubed; 2 medium onions, diced; 4 tbsp paprika (Hungarian, if possible); 4 cups beef broth; 2 lbs potatoes, cubed; 4 medium carrots, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; to taste salt and black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Rich Hungarian beef stew with paprika, onions, and tender beef chunks simmered until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Traditionally served with sour cream and crusty bread.

110 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

Eastern EuropeanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes, cubed
2 medium onions, diced
4 tbsp paprika (Hungarian, if possible)
4 cups beef broth
2 lbs potatoes, cubed
4 medium carrots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 bay leaves
to taste salt and black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown 2 lbs cubed beef chuck, cut into cubes on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same pot, sauté 2 medium diced onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3

Stir in 4 tbsp paprika (Hungarian, if possible) and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes to develop flavor.
4

Return beef to the pot and pour in 4 cups beef broth. Add 2 bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5

Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6

Add 2 lbs cubed potatoes and 4 medium sliced carrots. Continue simmering for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is very tender.
7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with a dollop of 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving) and crusty bread.

Questions

Can I make Goulash dairy-free?

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

How long does 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 Goulash?

Yes. As written it serves 6. 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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