Hungarian Goulash
Rich stew is a classic choice for when the weather is chilly. Full of tender veggies and beef, this savory Hungarian goulash is incredibly delicious.
Servings: 10
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 2 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
- 2 cups sweet yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1½ teaspoons whole caraway seeds
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, fat trimmed (1-inch cubed)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 32 ounces beef broth
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 cups whole peeled carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (4 medium-sized carrots)
- 3½ cups halved creamer potatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a 5 to 6 quart heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-high heat, melt the shortening and butter.
- Add the diced onion and sauté, uncovered, for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the minced garlic and the caraway seeds and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Dredge the cubed stew meat in the flour. Add to the stockpot and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to keep the flour from scorching.
- Add 1 cup of beef broth and scrape the bottom of the stockpot to loosen the browned flour bits.
- Add the remaining beef broth and the drained diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the chopped carrots, stir, cover, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Add the halved creamer potatoes, stir, cover, and simmer for the final 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with the chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can use a 2-pound beef roast cut into 1-inch chunks if you can’t find cubed meat.
- Sautéing the caraway seeds really releases the aromatic flavor. It’s not a must, but it really makes a difference in the flavor.
- Some people enjoy adding a dollop of sour cream on top of their goulash for a creamy topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5507IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4mg