Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe | Food Diaries | Chef Zarnak Sidhwa | Fusion Food

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while parsnips are often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika and caraway seeds over the beef, stirring to coat.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.

Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped carrots and bell peppers, cooking for an additional 20 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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