Authentic Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Name: Authentic Hungarian Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 white onions or 2 yellow onions; 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 tablespoons imported sweet paprika (most important to use real Hungarian paprika for ultimate flavor); 2 bay leaves; 1 quart water; 4 peeled and diced potatoes; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; EGG DUMPLING BATTER; 1 egg; 6 tablespoons flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef chuck
1 teaspoon salt
2 white onions or 2 yellow onions
2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons imported sweet paprika (most important to use real Hungarian paprika for ultimate flavor)
2 bay leaves
1 quart water
4 peeled and diced potatoes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
EGG DUMPLING BATTER
1 egg
6 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

1
Cut beef into 1-inch squares. Add 1/2 teaspoons salt.
2
Chop onions and brown in shortening. Add beef and paprika.
3
Let beef simmer in its own juice along with salt and paprika for 1 hours on low heat.
4
Add water, diced potatoes and remaining salt.
5
Cover and simmer until potatoes are done and meat is tender.
6
Prepare EGG DUMPLING BATTER.
7
Add flour to unbeaten egg and salt; mix well.
8
Let stand for 1/2 hour for flour to mellow.
9
Drop by teaspoonful into goulash.
10
Cover and simmer 5 minutes after dumplings rise to surface.
11
Serve hot with dollops of sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef chuck, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 white onions or 2 yellow onions, 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons shortening, 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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