Description
A hearty Hungarian-inspired beef goulash made with tender beef, rich paprika flavors, and a comforting tomato-based sauce. Perfect for cold evenings or family dinners, this one-pot meal is full of soul-warming goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ pounds beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional)
- 1½ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches until well caramelized. Set aside.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the same pot and sauté until soft and golden.
- Stir in sweet paprika, smoked paprika, and caraway seeds. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add tomato paste, beef broth, diced bell pepper, and cubed potatoes if using. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 1¼ hours, or until beef is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot with sour cream or crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- Brown the beef in batches to avoid steaming and develop deep flavor.
- Let the goulash rest before serving to enhance the taste.
- Use both sweet and smoked paprika for balanced flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: beef goulash, Hungarian stew, paprika beef, one pot dinner, winter comfort food