Slovak Goulash made in Dutch oven on Monolith Junior BBQ

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork offers a budget-friendly option.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while rice is a budget staple.

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

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

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

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

Add diced bell peppers and carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.

Stir 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 boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning as needed.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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