Hearty Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while parsnips are often cheaper.

Chop the chuck beef into bite-sized pieces.

Brown the beef in a large pot until browned.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add one tablespoon of sweet paprika and sauté together.

Season with salt, black pepper, and add bay leaves.

Pour in a couple of cups of water to cover the meat.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

Chop and prepare the carrots, green peppers, tomatoes, parsnips, and potatoes just before adding them to the pot.

After an hour, add the prepared vegetables to the pot and stir well.

Top up with water if necessary to ensure everything is covered.

Simmer for another hour to an hour and a half until the vegetables are soft but not mushy.

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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