Hungarian Goulash

3 servings

35 minutes

Hungarian goulash is a fragrant and rich dish that embodies the spirit of Hungarian cuisine. Its roots trace back to medieval Hungary when shepherds cooked hearty meat soup in cauldrons over an open fire. Over time, the recipe evolved, enriched with spices and vegetables. This version of goulash features tender pork, bell peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes with a deep, spicy flavor accented by a hint of sumac's tartness and chili's heat. Creamy sour cream adds tenderness to the dish while sesame provides a pleasant texture. Hungarian goulash pairs excellently with fresh bread or traditional sides, making it an ideal choice for family lunch or cozy dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 708.6
• Proteins: 19.7g
• Fats: 54.1g
• Carbohydrates: 39.1g

Ingredients

• Pork neck: 200 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Green bell pepper: 1 pc
• Ramiro pepper: 1 pc
• Garlic: 5 pc
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Leek: 45 g
• Eggplants: 1 pc
• Dijon mustard: 1 tbsp
• Sour cream 20%: 2 tbsp
• Cream: 125 g
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Sesame: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Chili powder: to taste
• Sumac: 1 tsp
• Butter: 2 pc
• Mustard oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the eggplant and slice it. Chop the sweet pepper and ramiro into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Green bell pepper: 1 piece
   • Ramiro pepper: 1 piece

2. Cut the leek into thick half-rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 45 g

3. Cut the tomato into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

4. Chop the garlic coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 5 piece

5. Do the same with the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

6. Heat butter (1 piece) and mustard oil in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 pieces
   • Mustard oil: 2 tablespoons

7. Send the sliced pork into the oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork neck: 200 g

8. Season with chili and sumac.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili powder:  to taste
   • Sumac: 1 teaspoon

9. Add peppers and eggplant, then a piece of butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green bell pepper: 1 piece
   • Ramiro pepper: 1 piece
   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Butter: 2 pieces

10. Stir after 3 minutes and add sesame. Add salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sesame: 1 teaspoon
    • Salt:  to taste

11. After another 3 minutes, add tomatoes and two types of onions. Stir.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 1 piece
    • Leek: 45 g
    • Onion: 1 piece

12. Add garlic in a couple of minutes. Reduce the heat to minimum.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 5 piece

13. Cover with a lid and simmer for another 7-10 minutes.

14. Then add the chopped parsley.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley: 1 bunch

15. Pour in the cream and slightly increase the heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream: 125 g

16. Add sour cream and mustard. Mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream 20%: 2 tablespoons
    • Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon

17. In 2 minutes the dish is ready. Transfer to a deep plate and serve.