Goulash

Goulash, a traditional Hungarian dish, is a hearty stew of tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich paprika-infused broth, with a medley of root vegetables and a hint of caraway for a bold and comforting taste experience.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 lb beef (chuck or shoulder), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours or until the meat is tender.
  5. Serve the goulash with bread or dumplings.

Tips for preparation of Goulash

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb beef (chuck or shoulder), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours or until the meat is tender.
  5. Serve the goulash with bread or dumplings.

Goulash serving size

A general rule of thumb is to plan for about 1-2 cups of goulash per person as a main dish, or 1/2 cup to 1 cup as a side dish.

Goulash nutrition value

The nutrition value of goulash made from the ingredients listed would vary depending on the specific cuts of meat and vegetables used, as well as the portion size. However, in general, goulash is a hearty dish that is high in protein, as well as vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. It also contains some fat from the oil and meat, as well as carbohydrates from the potatoes and other vegetables. The paprika and caraway seeds used in the recipe also provide a good source of antioxidants. A serving size of around 1-1.5 cups of goulash would provide roughly 300-450 calories, with around 20-30g of protein, 20-30g of fat and 20-30g of carbohydrates.

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