Authentic Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Name: Authentic Hungarian Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (the original calls for butter and bacon fat in twice the quantity. I don't believe the flavor suffer); 6 cups sliced onions (don't let the large quantity deter you, it mellows); 2 1/2 cups water, divided; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram; 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika (no substitutions); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup sour cream (Try adding a bit to a spoonful of finished sauce and see what you think. You may want to serve it in) (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (the original calls for butter and bacon fat in twice the quantity. I don't believe the flavor suffer)
6 cups sliced onions (don't let the large quantity deter you, it mellows)
2 1/2 cups water, divided
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
1/2 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika (no substitutions)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup sour cream (Try adding a bit to a spoonful of finished sauce and see what you think. You may want to serve it in) (optional)

1
Saute the onions in a dutch oven with 2 T olive oil over medium-low heat until they are golden and carmelized, about 45 minutes.
2
Put the onions in a bowl and add 1/2 cup of water to the pot, scrape up all the brown bits and then pour it into the bowl of onions.
3
In a plastic bag shake the flour, thyme, marjoram and beef until coated.
4
Brown beef in the dutch oven with 1 T olive oil and save the extra flour mixture.
5
Add the onions, 2 cups of water, wine, bay leaf and paprika.
6
Cover, simmer and stir occasionally for 3 hours or until tender.
7
Put 2 cups of sauce in a saucepan, pour a little warm water into the reserved flour mixture until it is the consistency of cream, add it to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until thickened.
8
Pour contents of saucepan into dutch oven and cook another 5 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper and serve over noodles.
10
If using sour cream add it just before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (the original calls for butter and bacon fat in twice the quantity. I don't believe the flavor suffer), 6 cups sliced onions (don't let the large quantity deter you, it mellows), 2 1/2 cups water, divided, 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Authentic Hungarian Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Hungarian Goulash

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