Irresistible Beef Goulash
This traditional beef goulash recipe features tender beef, sweet Hungarian paprika, and Eastern European spices, slow-cooked into a rich and hearty stew perfect for cozy nights.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Beef Goulash Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds beef chuck roast cut into medium chunks
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 small yellow onions chopped
- 3 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic crushed or pressed
- 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock or broth
- 4 whole peeled tomatoes from can, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- egg noodles or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss with 2 tablespoons of flour.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high. Brown beef in batches, then set aside.
- Add more oil and butter, then sauté onions and carrots until softened. Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, and bay leaves.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Mix in tomato paste and the remaining flour, stirring well.
- Pour in beef stock and add chopped tomatoes. Return beef to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in fresh parsley and let rest for 10 minutes before serving over noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, prepare the goulash a day in advance. It reheats beautifully and makes excellent leftovers. Adjust the consistency by simmering uncovered if the sauce is too thin.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 613
- Protein: 39 grams
- Fat: 39 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 135 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 19 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 680 milligrams
- Potassium: 0 milligrams
- Vitamin A: 0 IU
- Vitamin C: 0 milligrams
- Calcium: 0 milligrams
- Iron: 0 milligrams