Hearty Goulash
Warm up with a hearty bowl of goulash, a delightful blend of tender beef, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, this goulash recipe will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz egg noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onions and mince the garlic; dice bell peppers and slice carrots.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck until browned on all sides.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers, carrots, tomato paste, beef broth, paprika, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours until beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
- If using pasta, cook separately per package instructions; serve goulash hot over or alongside noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg