Yes, Ashley!! 😍 Nothing says cozy comfort food quite like a warm bowl of Hungarian Goulash 🇭🇺 — rich, hearty, and absolutely bursting with flavor. It’s the kind of meal that hugs you from the inside out, perfect for chilly nights, family gatherings, or whenever your soul needs something deeply satisfying. ❤️🍲
🍽️ Easy Hungarian Goulash 🇭🇺
A one-pot wonder full of tender beef, sweet paprika, and simple ingredients that create magic together!
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 lbs (700g) stewing beef (like chuck), cut into cubes
- 1.5 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (essential!)
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but authentic)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 medium tomatoes (or 1/2 cup canned, diced)
- 1–2 bell peppers (red or green), chopped
- 4 cups beef broth or water
- Optional: 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed (for thickening)
- Optional: egg noodles, csipetke (Hungarian pinched pasta), or crusty bread to serve
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Sauté the Onions:
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly until golden and soft — this builds the flavor!
2. Add Garlic and Beef:
Toss in garlic and cook for a minute. Add beef cubes and brown them on all sides.
3. Paprika Time!
Remove the pot from the heat for a few seconds (to prevent the paprika from burning). Stir in the Hungarian sweet paprika until the meat is coated and bright red.
4. Simmer and Flavor:
Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth or water to just cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
5. Let It Cook Low and Slow:
Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Add potatoes during the last 30 minutes if using.
6. Serve It Up:
Serve hot in a bowl with noodles, dumplings, or just with a chunk of fresh bread to soak up all that rich, paprika-spiced sauce. 🤤