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Hearty Gulasch - A Comforting Classic

Gulasch is a rich, slow-cooked stew made with tender chunks of beef, onions, carrots, and red bell pepper, giving it a deep, smoky flavor. Originally from Hungary, it's a hearty comfort dish often served with potatoes, noodles, or bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. Perfect for cold days, gulasch is simple, filling, and packed with war, savory goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: European, Hungarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 2 Small Onions, diced
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Medium Carrots, grated
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 Packages Gulasch seasoning, mix with water according to package instructions
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven pot

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef: - Heat olive oil in a large dutch pot over medium-high heat. Brown the cubed bite size beef to develop flavor. Cook until all the juices have evaporated. Season meat with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Cook the Onions: - In the same pot, saute diced onions until soft and golden. Add grated carrots, diced red bell pepper and minced garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze & Simmer: - In a small bowl combine the Gulasch package dry seasonings with water according to package instructions and add to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Slow Cook: - Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender. The sauce will thicken a little over time. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve: - Serve over creamy mashed potatoes and a simple salad on the side. Enjoy!