HOW TO MAKE GOULASH SOUP

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made with pantry staples.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth without increasing calories.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in carbs, while frozen veggies can be more affordable.

Put butter in the pan and cook until melted, about 1 minute.

Add 50 grams of beef to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the beef.

Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until the onion is slightly brown.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree, 2 tablespoons of paprika powder, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 1 tablespoon of cumin to the pan and mix well.

Cook until the mixture is dry and the color changes to a nice brown.

Pour in red wine and let it cook until the alcohol evaporates and the mixture darkens.

Add water (or beef stock if available) and wait until it starts bubbling.

Add diced potato and carrot to the pot.

Add bay leaves for flavor and let it cook for 1 hour and 50 minutes.

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