Description
This Old-Fashioned Goulash recipe is a comforting one-pot meal packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich paprika-infused sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner that will transport you to a rustic farmhouse kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed (or substitute pork/chicken)
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add beef and brown on all sides. Sprinkle with paprika and caraway seeds, stirring well to coat.
- Stir in tomato paste and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add potatoes and carrots. Cover and continue simmering for 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or noodles.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- To thicken the sauce, mash a few potatoes or simmer uncovered for the last 20 minutes.
- Ground beef can be used for a quicker, American-style goulash.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Old-Fashioned Goulash, Classic Goulash, Hungarian Goulash, Comfort Food, Rustic Recipes