Goulash
Goulash is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef with a rich, aromatic sauce infused with paprika. This easy-to-make dish warms hearts and brings families together around the dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, this goulash recipe features vibrant vegetables and can be served over pasta or rice, making it a versatile favorite for all occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Optional: 8 oz egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper into uniform pieces.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from pot.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Return seared beef to the pot along with diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for about 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- If using pasta, cook according to package instructions while goulash simmers. Serve goulash over noodles or enjoy straight from the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg