Hungarian Goulash - Gulyas Leves Recipe

Name: Hungarian Goulash - Gulyas Leves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs (1.4 kg). beef sirloin; 1/3 cup (80 ml) oil; 2 cups (475 ml) chopped onion; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry wine; 2 cups (475 ml) water; 1 lb (.5 kg). mushrooms, quartered; 1 medium tomato, diced; 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream; 1 tsp (5 ml) flour; 2 tsp (10 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Hungarian paprika; cooked noodles or rice

Servings: persons

3 lbs (1.4 kg). beef sirloin
1/3 cup (80 ml) oil
2 cups (475 ml) chopped onion
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) dry wine
2 cups (475 ml) water
1 lb (.5 kg). mushrooms, quartered
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
1 tsp (5 ml) flour
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
2 tbsp (30 ml) Hungarian paprika
cooked noodles or rice

1
Cut beef into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
2
Heat oil in a skillet and add beef.
3
Cook beef until almost browned.
4
Add onion, bell pepper and paprika.
5
Cook until onion is tender.
6
Add wine and water and heat to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until beef is tender.
8
Stir in mushrooms and tomato.
9
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Combine flour, salt, pepper and sour cream in a bowl.
11
Stir sour cream mix into beef.
12
Cook until thickened.
13
Serve over noodles or rice.
14
Delicious!
15
!

1253

kcal

Calories

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 3 lbs (1.4 kg). beef sirloin, 1/3 cup (80 ml) oil, 2 cups (475 ml) chopped onion, 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Goulash - Gulyas Leves 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hungarian Goulash - Gulyas Leves

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Variations & substitutions

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