Babylyn15
Novice Foodie
There's a hearty dish from Hungary that's been catching my attention these past few days, it is called Goulash. So i looked up on the internet, and found this recipe!
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
- Cooked egg noodles or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef cubes in batches and brown them on all sides. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions and sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Spices and Tomato Paste:
- Stir in the sweet paprika, smoked paprika (if using), and caraway seeds, and cook for a minute to toast the spices.
- Add the tomato paste and mix well with the onions and spices.
- Simmer the Goulash:
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with any accumulated juices.
- Pour in the beef broth and water. Stir to combine.
- Add the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce and Cook:
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 2 to 2.5 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
- Add Bell Pepper (Optional):
- About 30 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the diced red bell pepper if using. This will add a nice sweetness and color to the goulash.
- Serve:
- Remove the bay leaves from the pot.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the goulash hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
- Traditionally, goulash is served with a dollop of sour cream on top and accompanied by egg noodles or crusty bread.