HUNGARIAN GOULASH SOUP authentic traditional quick and easy / GULYÁS LEVES

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without increasing calories.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories and frozen veggies are often cheaper.

Melt 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening in a large stock pot over high heat.

Add 500 grams of diced stewing beef to the pot and brown it slightly.

Once the beef is browned, add 2 to 3 diced medium onions and stir continuously.

After the onions have softened, add 1 liter of water to the pot.

Add 2 small diced potatoes and 1 medium diced carrot to the mixture.

Season with 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt, and 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and let it cook for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until the beef is cooked and the potatoes are tender.

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