Swiss Goulash recipe | Cooking with Styles

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made easily.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while rice is often cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add red bell pepper and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste, paprika, caraway seeds, bay leaves, and thyme.

Pour in red wine and beef broth; bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add potatoes and cover the pot; reduce heat to low.

Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread or over noodles.

Cooking Techniques

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