Incredible Hungarian Goulash Recipe: All the Comfort Food Feels by 30Seconds Food


Incredible Hungarian Goulash Recipe: All the Comfort Food Feels

Goulash is a rich meat stew recipe seasoned with paprika that originated in Hungary. This easy comfort food recipe is filling and gives you all those comforting feels. The incredible Hungarian goulash recipe is simple to make and is sure to fill up anyone lucky enough to sit down to a plate of it. 

Here's your shopping list for this Hungarian goulash recipe: beef stew meat, onions, Hungarian paprika, tomato paste, garlic and fresh parsley for garnish. The onions and beef stew meat are seasoned with salt, pepper and Hungarian paprika before being browned in a soup pot. The remaining ingredients are added and it is simmered gently for about two hours.

Serve this Hungarian goulash recipe over rice, noodles or potatoes for dinner with crusty bread and a fresh salad. It's even better the next day for lunch.

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Cuisine: Hungarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 3 pounds beef stew meat
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 – 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • chopped parsley, for garnish

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Recipe Notes

  • Store the goulash in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat it on the stove over low heat or in the microwave.
  • For a richer goulash, you could use chicken or beef broth instead of water.

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Combine the paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a Dutch oven. Add the onions and cook until soft. Remove and set aside.
  3. Combine the paprika mixture and beef. Mix well. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the same Dutch oven and cook beef until browned on all sides.
  4. Add the onions, tomato paste, water and garlic. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook on low heat, covered, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve over noodles, potatoes or rice. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 529

Total Fat: 21.4g

Saturated Fat: 6.7g

Cholesterol: 203mg

Sodium: 955mg

Total Carbohydrate: 10.7g

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g

Total Sugars: 5.3g

Protein: 70.9g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 29mg

Iron: 44mg

Potassium: 1317mg

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Donna John
I grew up eating "goulash," but my mom made it with rice and ground beef. This looks so good!
Zsanett Galantay
It was not gulyas then. Gulyas is a hearty soup. This recipe is for a stew. Porkolt, not for Gulyas soup. Im Hungarian and this recipe is disrespectful
Dandy
Well I'm not Hungarian so I think I will just call it goulash. What's the difference anyway. You guys call some of our dishes by other names and spelling. You're just too touchy
Lonbi
This looks very tasty. However, having been married to a Hungarian, I can attest that Hungarian Goulash (actually spelled Guyas) is a thick beef soup and not a stew!! Hungarians actually get quite upset when beef stew (called Porkot in Hungarian) is referred to as Goulash. Just thought I'd put the record straight ;)
Hungariangirl....
Thank you. I do appreciate this. I'm Hungarian and this is winding me up so much. Xx
Dandy
Well I'm not Hungarian so I think I will just call it goulash. What's the difference anyway. You guys call some of our dishes by other names and spelling. You're just too touchy.
Dandy
Well I'm not Hungarian so I think I will just call it goulash. What's the difference anyway. You guys call some of our dishes by other names and spelling. You're just too touchy
Cassiday
Delicious recipe 😋
Geldriia
Yeah...well, don't want to spoil the fun but this is not Goulash...
1. Goulash is a soup not a stew.
2. Goulash has potatoes, carrots, parsnips in it but no tomatoes (definitely not can of chopped tomatoes)
3. You serve it with bread (preferably proper loaf not sliced store bought)
It's a very nice recipe, probably delicious meal however it's not Goulash :) Just wanted to clarify :)
Ps: I'm Hungarian living in the UK, my Mum's been cooking this all my life and I've been cooking it for years too :)
Cruznv
Unable to save to my Collection😡
Elisa Schmitz
Hi Cruznv . I'm sorry you're not able to save this recipe to your collection. It should work by simply clicking the Collections icon at the top. We tested it and can't replicate the issue on our end. Please try again? Thank you for your feedback, and hope you enjoy this recipe! Donna John
Jose Manuel Gomez Arrayas
This is a recipe worth trying. Before winter ends!
Hoft Home
“oil”?

Which is recommended: canola, olive, peanut, sesame, veggie, other?

TIA!
Donna John
Use your favorite cooking oil. Canola, vegetable or olive oil would be my first choices. Not sesame. You don't want to add any flavor with the oil
Szabolcs Horváth
I'm a Hungarian, and I use lard instead of oil. It gives it more taste.
Elisa Schmitz
Very good to know, thank you for sharing Szabolcs Horváth . We appreciate the authentic input! Donna John Hoft Home
Donna John
A neutral oil, like vegetable oil. But use whatever oil you prefer to cook with. I would not recommend sesame oil.
EmpressPenguin
I am sorry but very bland. My husband added mustard, tobasco. Won't be making this again.
Donna John
Sorry the recipe didn't work out for you. We hope you'll find another one on the site that does. Thanks for sharing.
Louis Tanguay
I would gladly try this recipe...looks really appealing! I personally am drawn to using fresh beef chuck tips or chunks whenever I am making a stew, Soup, chili, or goulash. It just has an authentic (beefy) flavor boost. Lean Beef Stew meat works fine for me too. This one is on my "to do" list.
Donna John
Hope you enjoy it!
Hungariangirl....
This is winding me up soo much. I'm Hungarian and a qualified chef and this is NOT a gulyas .this is a stew. Gulyas is a rich soup. Do your research before u try to cook something ams find an original recipe for it. This is disgraceful 🤬
Zsanett Galantay
First of all, I am Hungarian and this is not Gulyas. This is so offensive to us, Gulyas is a hearty soup. This is a stew, a Porkolt at best. Really should do research before publish something sooo incorrect. Shame on the publishers. Just to educate...here is a pic of Gulyas SOUP. Thank you
Donna John
I assure everyone, we meant no type of disrespect. We've had several people tell us this was the most authentic recipe for goulash they have found. There are so many different recipes and variations these days, so if it's not for you, we hope you will enjoy another recipe on the site. We would also welcome you to submit your authentic recipe. Here's how: mom: Submit Your Recipes to 30Seconds: How to Share Your Favorite Recipes With the Community & Create Your Own Recipe Page

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