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Hearty One-Pot Hungarian Goulash Soup

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A comforting and easy one-pot Hungarian goulash soup featuring tender beef, smoky paprika, and hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners and weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: dice the onion, mince the garlic, peel and slice the carrots, peel and cube the potatoes, and cut the beef chuck into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or lard in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
  3. Brown the beef cubes in batches, about 5 minutes per batch, until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, sauté the diced onions until translucent and starting to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle in the sweet Hungarian paprika, stirring quickly to coat the onions and garlic.
  6. Return the browned beef to the pot and stir to combine with the paprika-coated aromatics.
  7. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and caraway seeds if using. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes. Continue simmering uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and broth thickens slightly.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. If broth is too thick, add a splash of beef broth or water to loosen.
  11. Serve hot, optionally topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley.

Notes

Do not add paprika while the pot is still hot to avoid bitterness; add it off heat and stir quickly. Brown beef in batches to avoid steaming. Simmer gently on low heat to keep beef tender. Stir occasionally after adding potatoes to prevent sticking. For a dairy twist, add sour cream before serving. Potatoes can be swapped with sweet potatoes or parsnips. For freezing, omit potatoes and add fresh when reheating.

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