Beef Goulash
This hearty beef goulash is a comforting one-pot meal, perfect for a cold evening. Tender beef, rich tomato sauce, and aromatic spices combine to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Egg noodles, cooked Optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove beef from pot and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in paprika and caraway seeds. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until beef is very tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, over cooked egg noodles if desired.
Notes
For a thicker goulash, you can mash some of the cooked beef with a fork or blend some of the sauce with an immersion blender. Leftovers taste even better the next day.