Beef Goulash - Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe - Paprika Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be more affordable.

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, and mixed veggies are cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper, then add to the pot and brown on all sides.

Remove beef and set aside. Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until translucent.

Stir in crushed garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add the browned beef back to the pot along with tomato paste, paprika, caraway seeds, black pepper, cayenne, marjoram, thyme, and sugar.

Pour in chicken broth and add the bay leaf.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for about 2 hours, or until beef is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in balsamic vinegar before serving.

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