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Goulash (Hungarian Beef Stew)

Hungarian Goulash Recipe

This Hungarian goulash (or Hungarian stew)  is a hearty cold-weather dish made with beef and vegetables, with the sweet and pungent aromas of paprika.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5lbs beef chuck, 1″ cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, cubed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 4 russet potatoes, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or oven-proof pot on medium-high, heat the butter or olive oil.
  3. Season the beef with a generous pinch of salt and pepper on all sides.
  4. In batches, transfer the beef to the pot and brown the meat on all sides. Once browned, remove from the pot, transfer to a plate and set aside.
  5. Lower heat to medium, add onion, carrots and bell pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. If dry, add another small knob of butter or drizzle of olive oil to the pan. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  6. Add paprika, caraway seeds and season with another pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add a small splash of stock to help deglaze the pot, and use the back of a spoon or spatula to help scrape up anything stuck to the bottom.
  8. Return beef to the pot and stir well to combine with the onion mixture. Add flour and stir well to coat the beef. Add tomato paste and stir again.
  9. Cover beef mixture with broth, add bay leaves and stir well to combine. Add in cubed potatoes and bring to a gentle boil.
  10. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until beef is tender.
  11. Remove from the oven, remove bay leaves, and allow to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving. This will help to thicken the sauce and bring the flavours together.
  12. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

For the best results, remove your beef from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to help bring it to room temperature.

Nutrition

Keywords: beef, easy, simple, healthy

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