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🇭🇺 🔥 Authentic Hungarian Beef Goulash in a Bogrács (Open Fire Cooking!) | Easy Recipe 🥘

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Hungarian Beef Goulash

Cultural Context

Originating from Hungary, Goulash is a traditional stew that reflects the country's pastoral heritage. It was originally a dish for shepherds, made with simple ingredients that could be easily transported. Goulash has become a symbol of Hungarian cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavors and comforting qualities. Today, variations exist worldwide, with each region adding its own twist to this beloved dish.

HungarianHUmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 kg beef
1 kg onions
garlic
salt
black pepper
tomato sauce
ground paprika
caraway seeds
boiled potatoes

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.

1

Layer onions and beef in the bogrács (cooking pot).

2

Add a layer of lecsó (onion, paprika, spices) and tomato sauce mix.

3

Estimate and add salt and ground black pepper to taste.

4

Cook the mixture slowly over an open flame, adjusting the height from the flame as needed.

5

Ensure the mixture does not burn and cook for a couple of hours until thick and red.

6

Serve with boiled potatoes seasoned with salt and caraway seeds.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

bográcsgas tank

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

GulyásGoulash Soup

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