Real Hungarian Goulash (No Tomato Paste Here)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 65

Delicious Real Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Real Hungarian Goulash (No Tomato Paste Here)

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

Ready In

2h 10min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons lard
	2 large onions , finely sliced
	2 pounds beef chuck , cut into 1-inch cubes
	2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
	1 cup water , or as needed
	salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

556

Sugar

Fat

45g

Real Hungarian goulash is a traditional soup from Hungary and is also known as 'gulyas'. It is a meat-based dish filled with vegetables, spices, and paprika. The dish does not include potatoes, and the base is usually a paprika broth. This recipe is unique as it claims to have no use of tomato paste, so if you like tomato-free soup, this recipe is the soup for you! It's a perfect meal for those cold winter nights and can be served with crusty bread or noodles.

Instructions

1.	Heat the lard in a large pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until they are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
2.	Add the beef, and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3.	Sprinkle in the Hungarian paprika, and stir to coat the beef and onions.
4.	Pour in enough water to reach the top of the meat, and stir.
5.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
6.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

Real Hungarian goulash is a heartwarming soup that is easy to make, and full of flavor.

It’s perfect when you need a comforting bowl of stew on a cold winter day.

CONS

This goulash is high in fat, as it uses beef chuck and lard.

Additionally, the lengthy cooking time might not be ideal for those with busy schedules.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat, real Hungarian goulash offers some health benefits.
The beef provides protein, and the paprika has been linked to promoting healthy skin and supporting digestion.