Hungarian Beef Stew "Goulash" Recipe

Name: Hungarian Beef Stew "Goulash"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, chopped; 2 large onions, thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 cups; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 pounds beef shank or chuck, cut into stew meat; Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika; 1 teaspoon ground marjoram; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup tomato puree; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup diced potatoes

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon, chopped
2 large onions, thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 cups
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 pounds beef shank or chuck, cut into stew meat
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground marjoram
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup tomato puree
2 cups beef broth
1 cup diced potatoes

1
In the bottom of a heavy casserole saute the chopped bacon to render the fat.
2
Add the onion to the bacon fat and brown until golden.
3
Stir in the garlic but do not burn.
4
Quickly add the beef in one layer, season with salt and pepper and brown all sides well.
5
Sprinkle the paprika, marjoram and lemon zest in and quickly stir to coat the meat evenly.
6
Add vinegar and wine and cook until nearly dry.
7
Add the tomato and broth, bring to a boil quickly before lowering the heat to a simmer and cook gently for 45 minutes.
8
Add the potatoes.
9
Continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes before serving with buttered noodles.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 slices bacon, chopped, 2 large onions, thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 cups, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 2 pounds beef shank or chuck, cut into stew meat, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Beef Stew "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.

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Hungarian Beef Stew "Goulash"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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