Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe

Name: Hungarian Beef Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 3 -4 cups beef stock (or beef broth); ½ cup red wine (Merlot or Cabernet or any good quality red wine); 1 bay leaf; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 vidalia onions, coarsely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeds and pith removed coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon caraway seed, toasted (optional); 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika (Do not use Spanish); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 4 -6 large red potatoes, cubed

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 -4 cups beef stock (or beef broth)
½ cup red wine (Merlot or Cabernet or any good quality red wine)
1 bay leaf
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
3 vidalia onions, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeds and pith removed coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon caraway seed, toasted (optional)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika (Do not use Spanish)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 -6 large red potatoes, cubed

1
In a large skillet brown the meat with 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
2
Set aside.
3
In a large pot add the beef stock, red wine, cubed beef, bay leaf, garlic, onions, green pepper and caraway seeds if using.
4
Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
5
In a bowl combine flour, paprika and melted butter, stir until smooth then add some liquid from the goulash to make a smooth paste.
6
Add the paste to the goulash stirring until well blended.
7
Season with the salt and pepper and then add the tomato paste.
8
Add the cubed potatoes, cover and cook another 30 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
9
Remove bay leaf and serve over hot cooked buttered egg noodles and a dollop 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 3 -4 cups beef stock (or beef broth), ½ cup red wine (Merlot or Cabernet or any good quality red wine), and more.

Yes, Hungarian 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.

Hungarian Beef Goulash

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