Beef Goulash Recipe - Hovězí guláš - Czech Cookbook

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef has lower fat content, while pork can be more budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while parsnips can be a cost-effective substitute.

Chop beef into 1-inch cubes if not already cut.

Chop 2 large onions finely and add to a large pot.

Crush 4 garlic cloves and set aside.

Add 1/4 cup oil to the pot and turn the heat to high.

Roast onions until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes, stirring as needed.

Add crushed garlic, 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, and 3 teaspoons Hungarian paprika to the pot and roast for 1 minute.

Stir in 3 oz of tomato paste and 3 teaspoons of sugar, mixing well.

Add 2 lbs of chopped beef stew, 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt, and a dash of pepper to the pot.

Pour in 8 cups of water and mix everything together.

Cover the pot with the lid slightly cracked and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After cooking, add 1 cup of bread crumbs and stir to combine.

Add 2 teaspoons of margarine and adjust thickness with water if necessary.

Serve garnished with onion.

Cooking Techniques

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