Traditional Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.8

Taste

7.5

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

8.0

Nutrition

9.5

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.5

Ingredients

9.0

Time Accuracy

9.5

Would Make Again

9.4

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 120 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5 90 min
Step 6 30 min

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

2 lbs beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)

Aromatics

3 large yellow onions (finely chopped)
2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil

Spices

3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tsp caraway seeds
3 cloves garlic (minced)

Liquid

4 cups beef broth

Vegetables

2 medium tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
1 large bell peppers (chopped)
3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)

Seasoning

salt and pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Dutch oven Heavy-bottomed pot for simmering
Chef's knife For dicing meat and vegetables
Wooden spoon For stirring

Instructions

1

Heat lard or vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent and golden.
2

Remove the pot from the heat momentarily and stir in the sweet Hungarian paprika and caraway seeds to prevent burning.
3

Add the beef chuck cubes back into the pot, return to heat, and sear the beef until lightly browned on all sides.
4

Stir in minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, and bell peppers, seasoning with salt and pepper.
5

Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for about 1.5 hours until the meat starts becoming tender.
90 min
6

Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and continue simmering uncovered for another 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the broth thickens into a rich gravy.
30 min

Nutrition

Calories 450

Protein 34g

Carbs 24g

Fat 25g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 680g

Serving Size 1 bowl

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A deeply comforting, rich, and authentic traditional stew packed with savory paprika flavor.

Pros

Incredibly tender beef
Rich authentic flavor profile
Great for meal prep

Cons

Requires extended cooking time

Overview

A classic Hungarian stew combining tender beef chunks, sweet paprika, and rich broth.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic traditional recipe for Hungarian beef goulash featuring slow-simmered beef, sweet paprika, and tender root vegetables.

Tips

Always remove the pot from heat before adding paprika to avoid a bitter taste
Use authentic Hungarian paprika for the best possible flavor depth
Goulash often tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded together