Hungarian Goulash

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This Hungarian goulash recipe is a spicy way to dress up stew beef. My mom made this when we were kids, and we loved it. It is spicy but not mouth-burning! It can be made with cheaper cuts of beef and will still turn out very tender. If the stew gets too thick, add a little water while cooking. Garnish with sour cream.

Submitted by ENVIRO2
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 onions, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika

  • 3 teaspoons salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in oil until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove onions and set them aside.

  2. Combine paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Coat beef cubes in spice mixture, and cook in the onion pot until brown on all sides.

  3. Return onions to the pot with beef; pour in water, tomato paste, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

549 Calories
42g Fat
9g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 549
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1139mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 833mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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