Hearty, saucy, and deeply comforting — the kind of one-pot meal that warms you from the inside out!
🧾 Description
goulash is a rich, slow-simmered dish made with tender beef, onions, paprika, and a savory tomato-based sauce. It’s rustic, filling, and perfect for cozy family dinners 🍲✨
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Main
500–700g beef chuck (cubed)
2 tbsp oil
2 onions (chopped) 🧅
3 garlic cloves 🧄
2 tbsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
1 tsp black pepper
🍅 Sauce Base
2 cups crushed tomatoes 🍅
2 tbsp tomato paste
2–3 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp thyme
Salt to taste
🍝 Optional Add-ins
Elbow macaroni or pasta 🍝
Potatoes (cubed) 🥔
Carrots 🥕
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥩 1. Brown the beef
Heat oil in a large pot
Sear beef until browned on all sides
Remove and set aside
🧅 2. Build flavor base
In same pot, sauté onions until soft
Add garlic + paprika + pepper
Stir quickly to release aroma (don’t burn paprika!)
🍅 3. Make the stew
Add tomatoes + tomato paste
Pour in broth
Return beef to pot
🔥 4. Simmer slowly
Cover and cook 1.5–2 hours
Stir occasionally until beef is tender
🍝 5. Optional pasta version
Add macaroni in last 15–20 minutes
Stir until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens
🍽️ 6. Serve
Serve hot in bowls
Optional toppings:
Fresh parsley 🌿
Sour cream 🥛
Extra paprika dust
🔥 Flavor Profile
Rich & savory 🥩
Smoky paprika warmth 🔥
Tomato comfort 🍅
Thick, hearty stew vibes 🍲
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 500–750 kcal
Protein: 35–45g 💪
Fat: 20–35g
Carbs: 40–70g
