Simple Traditional Hungarian Beef Goulash
Tender pieces of beef and veggies in a rich flavourful broth. This hearty warm and cozy meal is a classic Hungarian comfort food that will bring the whole family to the table! Rich flavours develop while the stew simmers over a couple hours, making this a lazy Sunday kind of recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter 15 ml
- 2 Tbsp oil 30 ml
- 1 lb stewing beef, of beef chuck cut into bite sized cubes 500 g
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 sweet peppers chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons smoked paprika 45 ml
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed 10 ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 8 oz can crushed tomatoes 237 ml
- 6 cups beef broth 1.5 L
- 3 potatoes, cubed cubed
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, on med-high heat add the butter and oil.
- Add the beef cubes. Cook, turning, until they are browned on all sides. Remove to a plate. (You may have to do this in batches.)
- To the browned butter and oil, add the onions. Cook until softened. (About 5 mins.)
- Add in the carrots, peppers, and garlic. Cook and brown the vegetables, for 5 mins more.
- Return the meat to the pot and add in the potatoes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the paprika.
- Crush the caraway seeds and add them to the pot. (I used a mortar and pestle) Stir.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine everything.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 ½ -2 hours.
- Stir occasionally.
- Cool slightly, adjust seasoning.
- Serve with your favourite side!