Chef John'S Beef Goulash Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Beef Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cups chicken broth, divided; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 bay leaf

1
["Season beef with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir beef in hot oil in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a large stockpot and reserve drippings in the skillet.
2
Watch Now", "Return skillet to medium heat; stir onions into the reserved drippings, drizzle olive oil over onions, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the stockpot with beef.
3
Watch Now", "Combine paprika, caraway seeds, black pepper, marjoram, thyme, and cayenne pepper in the skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and stir; transfer to the beef and onion mixture.
4
Watch Now", "Stir 3 cups chicken broth into beef mixture. Add tomato paste, garlic, vinegar, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf; place stockpot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until a fork inserts easily into the meat, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
Watch Now"]

1248

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Beef 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.

Chef John'S Beef Goulash

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