Hungarian Gulyas Soup - Gulyas leves

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, and broth can reduce cost.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth, while chili powder is more accessible.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, and frozen veggies save time.

Heat pork lard or oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in chopped tomato, green pepper, and sliced carrots, parsnip, and turnip.

Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in paprika, vegeta, and caraway seed, stirring to coat the meat.

Add tomato paste and stir well.

Pour in boiled water, starting with 5 cups, and add more as needed during cooking.

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

Add brussel sprouts towards the end of cooking.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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