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Hungarian Goulash (beef stew-soup)

Hungarian Goulash (beef stew-soup)

A traditional Hungarian dish, this Goulash features beef, paprika, and vegetables in a flavorful broth. Perfect with bread for dunking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Mains
Cuisine European, Hungarian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 574 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg beef chuck, cut in 3.5cm cubes Note 1
  • 1 ¾ teaspoon cooking salt / kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 30g
  • 2 pieces brown onions, cut into 1cm squares
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 pieces capsicum/bell peppers (1 red + 1 yellow), cut into 2 cm squares
  • 2 pieces tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
  • ¼ cup Hungarian-style paprika sub ordinary paprika, Note 2
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional, Note 3
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 litre beef stock/broth, low-sodium 4 cups
  • 2 pieces carrots, peeled, cut in quarters lengthwise then into 1cm pieces
  • 2 pieces potatoes, cut into 1.2cm cubes
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan).
  • Toss the beef with half the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large oven-proof dutch oven over high heat. Cook onion for 6 minutes until the edges are light golden.
  • Add the beef and stir until the outside changes from red to brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, capsicum and tomato. Stir for 3 minutes - the tomato will mostly breakdown.
  • Add paprika, caraway seeds and bay leaf. Stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add beef stock, stir, bring to simmer. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 1 ½ hours.
  • Stir in carrot and potatoes. Return to oven, covered, for another 30 minutes.
  • Ladle goulash into bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with optional bread for dunking.

Notes

Serve like soup in bowls with bread for dunking, preferably cheese bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 574kcal
Keyword beef stew, goulash, hungarian goulash recipe, soup
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