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AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH (GULYáS)

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A thoroughly authentic Hungarian Goulash with a richness of flavor that will satisfy both body and soul!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pork lard (, or butter or bacon grease (pork lard is traditionally used and imparts a great flavor))
1 1/2 pounds yellow onions (chopped)
1/4 cup quality genuine imported Hungarian sweet paprika
1 1/2 pounds stewing beef ( , cut into 1/2 inch pieces )
5 cloves garlic (,minced)
2 red bell peppers (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
1 yellow bell pepper (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
2 tomatoes (,diced)
2 carrots (,diced)
2 medium potatoes (,cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
5 cups beef broth ((traditionally just water is used but beef broth adds so much more flavor))
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds ((optional, not traditional in all regions))

Steps:

Melt the pork lard or butter/oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy soup pot over medium high heat and cook the onions until beginning to brown, about 7-10 minutes. Add the beef and cook until the beef is just starting to brown, 7-10 minutes. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic and cook for another 6-8 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, salt, pepper and caraway (if using) (note: paprika becomes bitter if at all scorched). Add the beef broth, bay leaf, return to the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for another 30-40 minutes or until the beef is nice and tender. Add salt to taste. Remove the bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1708 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g

AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH (GULYASLEVES)

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This authentic Hungarian goulash contains no tomatoes or green peppers or other spices: just beef, onions, potatoes, sweet Hungarian paprika and bay leaves, all topped with egg dumplings. Serve it hot with sour cream.

Provided by Sasha Kamen

Categories Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tbsp. oil or shortening
2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1" pieces
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. imported sweet hungarian paprika
1 qt. very hot water
4 peeled and diced potatoes
2 bay leaves
dumpling batter (see directions)
sour cream

Steps:

1. Brown onions in shortening. Reduce heat to low. Add beef, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
2. Add hot water, diced potatoes and bay leaves. Cover and simmer until potatoes are done and meat is tender.
3. Prepare egg dumpling batter: 1 slightly beaten egg 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 c. + 2 Tblsp. flour Add salt to egg. Stir in flour. Let stand for 1/2 hour.
4. Drop dumpling mixture by teaspoonfuls onto top of goulash. Cover and simmer 5 minutes after dumplings rise to surface.
5. Serve with sour cream.