Czech Guláš Recipe | Personal Favorite

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin

Fennel seeds offer a similar flavor profile.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is often cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth without high cost.

Heat 4 tablespoons of lard in a large pot until shimmering.

Add 3 chopped onions and cook until dark brown.

Crush caraway seeds and add to the onions while frying.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Add 1.5 pounds of cubed beef to the onions and stir until browned on the outside.

Add 3-4 tablespoons of sweet Hungarian paprika and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing well.

Add about 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and mix.

Pour in 2 boxes of beef broth and add 2-4 bay leaves.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes with the lid on.

After 30-45 minutes, add the second box of beef broth and continue simmering.

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1-2 hours, checking occasionally.

At the end, add marjoram and stir before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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