Hungarian Beef Goulash
Hungarian beef goulash is a hearty stew with tender chunks of beef in a rich tomato sauce. It's perfectly seasoned with sweet paprika, onions, garlic, caraway seeds and herbs.
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
Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 36gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 898mgPotassium: 977mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1140IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 5mg