Hungarian Goulash Beef Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 kg beef chuck, cut into 3.5 cm cubes
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1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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30 grams unsalted butter
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2 brown onions, diced into 1 cm pieces
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5 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 cm squares
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2 cm squares
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2 tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges then halved
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60 ml Hungarian-style paprika
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1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
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1 bay leaf
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1 litre low-sodium beef stock
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2 carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced into 1 cm pieces
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2 potatoes, cut into 1.2 cm cubes
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1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C with fan). Alternatively, use a slow cooker or stovetop.
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Toss beef with half of the kosher salt and black pepper until evenly coated.
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In a large oven-safe Dutch oven, heat olive oil and melt butter over high heat. Add onions and sauté for 6 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Add beef to the onions and cook, stirring, until exterior is browned but not deeply seared, about 2 minutes.
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Add minced garlic, diced bell peppers, and tomatoes. Cook while stirring for 3 minutes until tomatoes begin to break down.
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Stir in Hungarian-style paprika, caraway seeds, and bay leaf, cooking for 30 seconds to release aroma.
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Pour in beef stock, mix gently, and bring to a simmer. Cover with lid and transfer to the oven for 90 minutes.
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Stir in carrots and potatoes. Return covered pot to the oven for an additional 30 minutes, or until beef is fork-tender.
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Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot. Optional: accompany with crusty bread.
# Notes:
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For richer flavour, use Hungarian sweet paprika and high-quality beef chuck.
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The caraway seeds are optional but traditional; they add an earthy undertone.
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Stew can also be prepared on the stovetop or in a slow cooker with adjustment to cooking times.