Hungarian goulash - easy traditional Hungarian recipe - the most famous Hungarian dish, gulyas leves

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories, while seasoned water is cost-effective.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is often cheaper.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen veggies save money.

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

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

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

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste, paprika powder, spicy paprika powder, grounded cumin, all spice, and bay leaf; cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Add diced carrots, potatoes, parsnips, celeriac, and fresh tomato; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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