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Authentic Hungarian Beef Goulash (Marha Gulyás)

This authentic Hungarian goulash offers rich and bold flavours with tender cuts of chunk beef throughout. The Hungarian paprika sauce is the key element to this dish creating a satisfying and exceptional and flavourful meal. This hearty dish makes a perfect winter meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 724.42
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or extra virgin olive oil or bacon fat)
  • 2 lb chuck beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • sea salt and pepper
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
  • 3½-4 cups beef stock or water
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, garnishing
  • sour cream

Equipment

  • cast iron Dutch oven pot or heavy sauce pot

Method
 

  1. Once the beef is cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes, season with salt and pepper. Melt butter or add oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the beef and sauté until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes and then add garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Stir in the paprika, then tomato paste and red pepper.
  3. Add the beef and coat the beef with the paprika mixture. Then add the beef stock, carrots, salt and pepper. Once the liquid starts to come to a slow boil, reduce to a low simmer. Cook with lid on for 1 hour then remove lid and add the potatoes. Cook for another 45 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce. The potatoes will release starch and will help the sauce to thicken. Stir occasionally while it's cooking.
  4. Serve with chopped parsley and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 724.42kcalCarbohydrates: 46.83gProtein: 58.79gFat: 35.14gSaturated Fat: 16.42gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.99gMonounsaturated Fat: 15.81gTrans Fat: 1.79gCholesterol: 173.91mgSodium: 15351.07mgPotassium: 1982.13mgFiber: 7.46gSugar: 16.15gVitamin A: 8944.18IUVitamin C: 71.57mgCalcium: 135.89mgIron: 8.78mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This dish can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

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