Easy Authentic Hungarian Goulash Recipe

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.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Season the meat evenly with 1 teaspoon of salt and let it stand for about 15 minutes.

Chop 4 large onions fine using a food processor.

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped onions and 1 teaspoon of salt to the Dutch oven and cook covered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If the onions start to brown, add a tablespoon of water and reduce the heat.

Prepare the paprika cream by blending 1/3 cup of Hungarian paprika, 1 cup of jarred roasted red peppers, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 2 teaspoons of white vinegar until smooth.

After 10 minutes, add the paprika cream to the onions in the Dutch oven.

Add the meat to the pot along with 1 bay leaf and 1 cup of warmed beef broth.

Cover the pot and place it in the oven to stew.

Cooking Techniques

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