Hungarian Beef Goulash
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ lbs. beef
- 2 large onions diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef stock or water
Spices
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried majoram
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 2 dried bay leaves
Optional
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Heat 2 tablespoons of butter or oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and bell pepper and cook for 5-8 minutes or until they become softened.
- Add the garlic, herbs and spices (except the bay leaves) and continue to cook while stirring until they become fragrant. About 1 minute.
- Add the beef and cook until the sides are browned. Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves and beef broth to the pot. Give it a stir and bring the stew to a boil.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven for 2 hours. Remove the stew from the oven and give it a stir. If the sauce if too thin, cook it on the stovetop, uncovered, until it has reduced and thickened to your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Hungarian Beef Goulash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586
Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
Cholesterol 134mg45%
Sodium 898mg39%
Potassium 977mg28%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 1140IU23%
Vitamin C 51mg62%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.