Hungary
Hungarian Goulash, made with supermarket ingredients
The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).
120 min3 to wash
3 lazy steps
- 1
Sauté 2 diced onions and 2 minced garlic cloves in 2 tbsp oil in a pot until softened, then stir in 2 tbsp sweet paprika and 1/2 tsp caraway seeds.
- 2
Add 450 g cubed beef chuck, searing briefly, then pour in 500 ml beef broth, cover, and simmer on low for 1.5 hours until tender.
- 3
Stir in 1 diced potato and 1 chopped red bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until veggies are tender.
How it's eaten in Hungary
In Hungary, goulash is served hot in soup bowls, often accompanied by crusty white bread or small pinch dumplings (csipetke).