Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash

8 servings
Hungarian goulash recipe featuring slowly stewed beef chuck with onion, garlic, tomato paste, and sweet paprika for a mildly spicy comfort food dish.

Ingredients

  • 3334326744 cup vegetable oil
  • onions

    sliced

    3
  • hungarian sweet paprika
    2 tbsp
  • salt

    divided

    3 tsp
  • ground black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • beef stew meat

    cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

    3 lb
  • water
    1 ½ c
  • can tomato paste
    1
  • garlic

    minced

    1 clove

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in oil until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove onions and set them aside.

  2. 2

    Combine paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Coat beef cubes in spice mixture, and cook in the onion pot until brown on all sides.

  3. 3

    Return onions to the pot with beef; pour in water, tomato paste, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

    Step 3
Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash

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About this Recipe

Craving a truly heartwarming, deeply satisfying meal that transports you to cozy European kitchens? Our Hungarian Goulash recipe delivers authentic, slow-cooked comfort, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.

The secret to this exceptional goulash lies in the patient, slow stewing of succulent beef chuck. This method, combined with generous amounts of fragrant onion, minced garlic, and the rich depth of tomato paste, creates an incredibly tender beef in a sauce brimming with flavor. The star, Hungarian sweet paprika, infuses the dish with its characteristic mild spice and beautiful color, setting this goulash apart from everyday stews.

You can look forward to a wonderfully rich and robust dinner experience. Each serving of this Hungarian Goulash features unbelievably tender beef, slow-cooked until it practically melts in your mouth. The sauce itself is savory and aromatic, with a delightful, mildly spicy warmth from the sweet paprika that never overwhelms. It's a hearty, comforting dish designed to leave you feeling deeply satisfied and perfectly nourished.

This traditional goulash is wonderfully versatile. While we specify beef stew meat, you can use other cuts of beef chuck prepared for slow cooking if preferred. Feel free to adjust the amount of ground black pepper to enhance its subtle kick, and always taste and adjust the salt to your personal preference for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.

This hearty Hungarian Goulash is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for a substantial family dinner or gathering. Serve it as the centerpiece of a warming meal to truly embrace its comforting essence.

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