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Hungarian Goulash

This Hungarian goulash recipe features tender beef and veggies in a tomato-based broth seasoned with paprika.

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Prep
⏱️ 30m
Cook
🍳 90m
Total
⏰ 120m
Servings
6

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1

Dice the yellow onions

2

Trim the stewing beef and cut into 1-inch cubes

3

Peel and dice the potatoes, and dice the carrots, if using

4

In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat

5

Add the onion and cook until translucent

6

Stir in caraway seeds and paprika

7

In a bowl or zip-top bag, dredge the beef with flour and shake off any excess

8

Add the beef to the onion mixture and cook

9

Slowly add ¼ cup of beef broth while scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan

10

Add the remaining broth and diced tomatoes

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Add potatoes and carrots if using

12

Season with salt and black pepper

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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat

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Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook until the beef is fork-tender

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Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with a dollop of sour cream

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The story behind itHungarian Goulash: A Cozy, Paprika-Rich Stew to TryFew dishes warm the soul like a bubbling pot of Hungarian goulash. This paprika-laced beef stew is rich, comforting, and surprisingly simple to make at home.
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