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Gulaschsuppe

A rich German beef soup simmered with sweet Hungarian paprika, onions, and potatoes. Deeply savory and comforting for cold evenings.

105 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
  • 2 large yellow onions, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, diced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat and sear 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast until browned, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Add 2 large diced yellow onions to the pot and cook until soft, then stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika, and 1 tsp crushed caraway seeds for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Return 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast to the pot, add 4 cups beef broth, and simmer covered for 60 minutes until beef reaches 195°F internally.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 medium diced russet potatoes and 1 tsp dried marjoram, then cook 20 minutes until tender.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Gulaschsuppe?

As written, 105 minutes: 20 of prep and 85 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (1 hour): "Return 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast to the pot, add 4 cups beef broth, and simmer covered for 60 minutes until beef reaches 195°F internally."

What internal temperature should Gulaschsuppe reach?

For Gulaschsuppe, the target internal temperature is 195 F (about 90 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Gulaschsuppe?

Step 1 reads: "Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat and sear 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast until browned, then set aside." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 1 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is Gulaschsuppe gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Gulaschsuppe is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many calories are in Gulaschsuppe?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 35 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 750 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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