Hungarian Goulash: The Ultimate comfort food

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef Chuck Shoulder (cut into 1‑½‑inch cubes, trimmed of excess fat)
• 2 large Yellow Onion (finely diced)
• 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil (high smoke‑point oil for searing)
• 1 cup Sauerkraut (drained, can be fresh or jarred unpasteurized)
• 2 tablespoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika (adds color and flavor; smoked paprika can be used sparingly)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (concentrated flavor)
• 4 cups Water (adjust for desired soupiness)
• 1 piece Beef Bouillon Cube (or 1 tsp bouillon powder; adds depth)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onions finely and pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat Oil

   Place the Dutch oven over medium‑high heat and add avocado oil. Heat until shimmering.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sear Beef

   Working in batches, add the beef cubes to the hot oil. Do not overcrowd; sear each side until deep brown, about 3‑4 minutes per batch.

   Time: PT10M

4. Sauté Onions

   Remove the browned beef and set aside. Add the diced onions to the same pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add Paprika & Tomato Paste

   Stir in the Hungarian paprika and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute to release aromas.

   Time: PT1M

6. Combine Remaining Ingredients

   Return the seared beef to the pot, add the drained sauerkraut, water, and the bouillon cube. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT3M

7. Simmer

   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 2½‑3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if it looks dry.

   Time: PT2H45M

   Temperature: low simmer

8. Final Seasoning

   Taste and finish with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Ladle the goulash into bowls and serve hot with German dumplings, crusty rye bread, or boiled potatoes.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g