Beef goulash with potatoes
4 servings
90 minutes
Beef goulash with potatoes is a classic dish of European cuisine that originated in Hungary. Its roots go back centuries when shepherds cooked meat over an open fire to keep it tender and flavorful. This dish is characterized by the rich aroma of paprika, the juiciness of beef, and the tenderness of potatoes that absorb all the flavor nuances. Sweet peppers and tomatoes add zest, while garlic enhances the richness of taste. Goulash is often served as a hearty main dish that can warm you on cold days. It pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables or bread. After cooking, it needs to rest a bit for all ingredients to reveal their flavor characteristics. This dish not only satisfies hunger but also provides comfort and warmth.
1
Chop the onion finely and then fry it in a pan until golden.
- Onion: 1 piece
2
Now we add paprika here. We mix everything thoroughly for even incorporation with the fat.
- Paprika: 4 teaspoons
3
After a few minutes, we add the meat (cut into large cubes), season with pepper and salt. We fry everything together over high heat. Then we add a little water and cover with a lid. We stew for about an hour. We chop the bell pepper and carrot.
- Beef: 500 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Carrot: 200 g
4
Add tomatoes, pepper, garlic, and carrots to the goulash, pour in hot water and continue cooking. Then mix everything and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Tomatoes: 150 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Carrot: 200 g
5
When the meat becomes tender in the goulash, we add potatoes (cut into large pieces).
- Potato: 500 g
6
After the potatoes are ready, we turn off the heat. We let the dish sit covered for a while.