Goulash is a rich meat stew recipe seasoned with paprika that originated in Hungary. This easy comfort food recipe is filling and gives you all those comforting feels.

Serve this Hungarian goulash recipe for dinner with crusty bread and a fresh salad. It’s even better the next day for lunch.

Cuisine: Hungarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or your favorite cooking oil),  divided
• 3 pounds beef stew meat
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons  Hungarian paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
• 1 can (6 ounces)  tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 2 — 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• chopped parsley, for garnish

Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine the paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a  Dutch oven. Add the onions and cook until soft. Remove and set aside.
3. Combine the paprika mixture and beef. Mix well. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the same Dutch oven and cook beef until browned on all sides.
4. Add the onions, tomato paste, water and garlic. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook on low heat, covered, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve over noodles, potatoes or rice.

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