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- 1
Brown beef
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Sauté aromatics
Add remaining oil to pot. Sauté onions until golden, 8 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and caraway seeds, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Build stew
Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes. Add beef back to pot with broth, tomatoes, bell peppers, and bay leaves. Bring to boil.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add potatoes and finish
Add potatoes, cover, and simmer 30 minutes more until beef and potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
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Hungarian Goulash
Created by: Gather
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cup beef broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 3 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Brown beefHeat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromaticsAdd remaining oil to pot. Sauté onions until golden, 8 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and caraway seeds, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Build stewStir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes. Add beef back to pot with broth, tomatoes, bell peppers, and bay leaves. Bring to boil.
- SimmerReduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add potatoes and finishAdd potatoes, cover, and simmer 30 minutes more until beef and potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Notes & Tips
Hungarian paprika is essential for authentic flavor - it's sweeter and more vibrant than regular paprika. Serve with crusty bread or egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.