A Pro Chef Shows You How To Make Rich Authentic German Goulash Beef Soup | Kate's Best Recipes

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat olive 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 in paprika and caraway seeds, stirring to coat the meat.

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

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

Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

Add diced potatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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