Hungarian-inspired · stew

Hungarian-Style Beef Goulash

Paprika beef, potatoes, carrots, and peppers simmer into a warming red stew with tender chunks throughout.

Total time60 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
normalFamily-friendlygluten-freedairy-freenut-free
Hungarian beef goulash with paprika broth potatoes carrots and peppers
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Brown the beef in oil in two batches in a Dutch oven. Transfer to a plate.

  2. 02

    Cook onion for 6 minutes, then stir in paprika for 20 seconds. Return beef and add broth.

  3. 03

    Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, and pepper.

  4. 04

    Simmer uncovered until beef and vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes more.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
  • Boneless short ribs can replace chuck.

Why this is a good weeknight call

It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.