Goulash Recipe

Name: Goulash Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces; 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable or other neutral-flavored cooking oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 1/2 cup ketchup or tomato sauce; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 cup water or beef stock, plus more as needed

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable or other neutral-flavored cooking oil
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup water or beef stock, plus more as needed

1
Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a large plate or shallow, wide glass dish. Cover meat in a light dusting of flour mixture.
2
Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear meat on all sides until brown and slightly caramelized. Add additional oil as needed. Remove from pan and set aside.
3
Add sliced onions to pan and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, until translucent, scraping up brown bits as you go.
4
While onions are cooking, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, spices, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and 1 cup water or stock in a small bowl. Add this sauce to pan with onions and simmer 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add seared meat back to the pan, lower heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender. Add more water or stock as needed.
6
Serve with egg noodles or rice.

1202

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces, 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Goulash Recipe 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.

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