Description
This traditional Hungarian Beef Goulash is a rich, hearty stew made with tender beef chuck, a medley of vegetables, and a generous amount of paprika for authentic smoky flavor. It’s slow-cooked to perfection, delivering a comforting meal ideal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg/2 lb beef chuck, cut into 3.5cm (1.5″) cubes
- 1 3/4 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
- 2 brown onions, cut into 1cm (1/2″) squares
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 capsicum/bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), cut into 2 cm (0.8″) squares
- 2 tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges then halved
- 1/4 cup Hungarian-style paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 litre (4 cups) low-sodium beef stock/broth
- 2 carrots, peeled, cut lengthwise into quarters then into 1cm (0.4″) pieces
- 2 potatoes, cut into 1.2cm (1/2″) cubes
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (320°F) if using a fan-forced oven.
- Toss the beef cubes with half of the salt and pepper mixture until evenly coated.
- In a large oven-proof Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and melt the butter over high heat. Add the onions and cook for about 6 minutes until light golden brown.
- Add the seasoned beef to the pot and stir continuously for approximately 2 minutes until the meat changes color from red to brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chopped capsicum, and tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes to allow the tomatoes to break down.
- Sprinkle in the Hungarian paprika, caraway seeds (if using), and bay leaf. Stir well for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beef stock and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and potatoes. Cover and return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
- Ladle the goulash into bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for dunking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Hungarian Goulash, Beef Stew, Comfort Food