Brauhaus Gulasch aus dem Dutch Oven

lager beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes add nutrients while rice is budget-friendly.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is low-calorie and frozen veggies are economical.

Heat olive 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 until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped red bell pepper and carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and caraway seeds until well combined.

Pour in lager beer and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot.

Add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 30 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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