Serve this over homemade noodles (or add potatoes) or with a side of bread or Biscuits to sop up any of the broth left in your bowl.
A Cozy Cool Weather Soup
Hungarian Goulash is a staple in our family and could not be more comforting as the weather turns chilly! Traditional Hungarian Goulash is a soup or stew filled with tender chunks of meat and onions and heavily spiced with paprika. Hungarian goulash (gulyás) dates back centuries and was originally made by shepherds drying out meat to store, which they would then add water to create a soup. Goulash is seasoned with paprika and other fragrant spices like caraway seeds. You will almost always find red meat in a Hungarian goulash, and because it is simmered at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time, it is the perfect way to turn a cheaper cut of meat into a tender and delicious meal. Many families have their own variations of this dish, adding different vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Some Hungarian Goulash recipes are made without veggies other than onions, and some serve them on the side. Regardless, it’s pure comfort food. In this version, tender chunks of beef, onions, and tomatoes are simmered until tender in a savory paprika beef broth. YUM!
What is Hungarian Paprika
Paprika is made from grinding dried peppers. Peppers can range from hot to mild, so paprika will vary from region to region. In many American cooking, like deviled eggs, paprika is mainly used as a garnish. In Hungarian cooking, paprika is usually used to flavor the dish instead of a garnish. Some paprika is smoked, some may be sweet, some may be mild, and some may have a stronger flavor. In Hungarian cooking, usually a mild to sweet paprika is used.
How To Make Goulash
To make Hungarian goulash, you’ll need onions, beef, and plenty of Hungarian Paprika. In a Dutch oven or soup pot, fry the onions in butter until they are translucent. Add beef to the pan and sear it on all sides. Next, deglaze the pan by slowly adding the beef broth to it. Once deglazed, add the tomatoes and broth and season to taste. Bring the Hungarian goulash to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover it, and simmer it for about an hour and a half (this is where it starts to smell amazing). While I most often simmer this on the stove, you can also make this easy Hungarian Goulash in the oven. A house filled with the aromas of this stew is probably the most comforting way to say goodbye to my patio until next summer!
Serving Suggestions
Serve the goulash on its own or over spaetzle, elbow macaroni, egg noodles, or Mashed Potatoes! Top it with a dollop of sour cream. I love a side of bread or 30 Minute Dinner Rolls to sop up any leftover gravy. Hungarian goulash freezes perfectly, making it ideal to make in batches for the winter. I love quickly warming up a single serving of this goulash recipe for a quick lunch or dinner!
More Soups You’ll Love
Stuffed Pepper Soup – So flavorful. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup – Comfort food in 15 minutes! Beef Barley Soup Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup Minestrone Soup – Classic!
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