Hungarian Goulash Recipe With Potatoes

Hungarian goulash is rich, comforting, and so easy to make from scratch! Loaded with melt-in-your-mouth tender beef and flavorful vegetables this slow-cooked stew is perfect for cold winter days and also known as German Goulash.

This comforting Beef Goulash recipe is the perfect meal for cold weather that the whole family will love! A delicious beef stew made with a rich broth flavored with paprika and red wine. We love comforting recipes during the colder months like Cheese Spaetzle,  Kaiserschmarrn, and Easy Potato Bacon Soup, and this rich and filling stew is a favorite in our house all season long!

Goulash is a very popular dish in Europe and like other European recipes Gulasch, even though it is best known as Hungarian Goulash in the US, is a dish that is cooked in many European countries with slight differences – for example, German Goulash,  Beef Bourguignon, and Viennese Goulash. The difference between authentic Hungarian goulash and German Goulash is the consistency. Traditional Hungarian Goulash is thinner like a soup and German Goulash is thicker like a stew but the base is the same.

Goulash Soup (instant Pot Or Dutch Oven) — Zestful Kitchen

Serve it with rustic bread, over egg noodles, with German Spaetzle or add chopped potatoes and red bell peppers. My favorite way to eat it is with potatoes and peppers because it is the easiest way to transform this simple paprika beef stew into a full meal and it is perfect for feeding a crowd!

Hungarian Goulash is very different from American Goulash which is made with ground beef and macaroni. To make traditional Goulash you want to start with lots of chopped onions. This stew is made with equal parts of beef and onions and lots of Hungarian paprika. I prefer to use sweet Hungarian paprika but you could also use the spicy variety if you like it hot.

Saute the onions, carrot, and celery in butter and oil. You could also use lard which is the traditional way but hard to get your hands on. When everything is soft and nicely browned add the tomato paste. The paste will get super flavorful when you saute it for a minute. Then add the paprika but be careful to not let it get burned. Next step is to add wine and broth, scrape the bottom of the pot so all the browned bits get loosed, this adds extra flavor.

Authentic Hungarian Goulash (gulyás)

Add the beef and spices, then bring it to a low simmer and let cook until the meat is tender. Some recipes recommend browning the beef as an extra step, in my experience, it isn’t worth the extra effort (and kitchen renovation) for this type of stew because it already has enough depth of flavor thanks to the paprika, wine, and sauteed veggies.

You can keep this recipe as simple as you like, it tastes incredibly delicious without any added extras. But adding a few chopped bell peppers and cubed potatoes is a great way to make this simple dish even more delicious and filling without much effort.

Hungarian goulash is so easy to make! Loaded with tender beef and veggies this slow-cooked stew is perfect for cold days and also known as German Goulash.

Traditional Hungarian Goulash. Beef Stew With Potatoes, Carrots And Paprika In A Blue Dish Stock Photo

Calories: 328 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 98 mg | Sodium: 989 mg | Potassium: 797 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 2415 IU | Vitamin C: 4.5 mg | Calcium: 55 mg | Iron: 4 mg

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Traditional Hungarian Goulash Soup

Serve this over homemade noodles (or add potatoes) or with a side of bread or Biscuits to sop up any of the broth left in your bowl.

Now that it’s autumn, the only real way to stay warm is this delicious Hungarian Goulash (gulyás). Homemade goulash is a staple in our family, and could not be more comforting as the sun turns to snow!

In this easy Hungarian Goulash recipe, tender chunks of beef, onions and tomatoes are simmered to tender perfection in a savory beef broth. YUM!  While I most often simmer this on the stove, you can also make this easy Hungarian Goulash in the oven. A house filled with the aromas of this stew is probably the most comforting way to say goodbye to my patio until next summer!

Instant Pot Goulash (hungarian)

Well for starters, it is one of the most delicious comfort food that exists (it’s up there with my oldest daughter’s favorite appetizer, jalapeno popper dip). A traditional Hungarian Goulash is a soup or stew that is usually filled with tender beef and onions spiced with paprika.

It dates back centuries and was originally made by shepherds drying out meat to be able to store and then adding water to create a soup or stew. Everyone seems to have their own way of making this dish and adds different veggies. Regardless, Hungarian Goulash is very different from an American Goulash Recipe which is more of a tomato, beef and macaroni dish (and also sometimes known as American Chop Suey).

Goulash is seasoned with paprika and other fragrant spices like caraway seeds and sometimes even cajun! You will almost always find red meat in a Hungarian goulash, and because it is simmered at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time, it is the perfect way to use a cheaper cut of meat and save some money!

Hungarian Goulash Recipe

To make the perfect Hungarian goulash you’ll want to start with onions and beef as the base and plenty of Hungarian Paprika! Fry the onions in butter until they are translucent.

Add the beef to the pan and sear it on all sides. Next, deglaze the pan by slowly adding the beef broth to it. Once deglazed, add the tomatoes and broth and season to taste.

Bring the Hungarian goulash to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover it, and simmer it for about an hour and a half (this is where it starts to smell like heaven throughout your house). Serve the goulash on its own or over spaetzle or spooned over Mashed Potatoes! We always serve it with bread or 30 Minute Dinner Rolls to sop up any leftover gravy.

Beef Goulash Soup

Paprika is made from grinding up dried peppers. Peppers can range from hot to mild, so paprika will vary from region to region. In a lot of American cooking like deviled eggs, paprika is mainly used as a garnish.

In Hungarian cooking, paprika is usually used to flavor the dish instead of a garnish. Some paprika is smoked, some may be sweet, some may be mild, and some may have a stronger flavor. In Hungarian cooking, usually a mild to sweet paprika is used.

Hungarian goulash freezes perfectly, making it ideal to make in batches for the winter. I love quickly warming up a single serving of this goulash recipe for a quick lunch or dinner!

Vegan Hungarian Goulash

Calories: 427 | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 84 mg | Sodium: 662 mg | Potassium: 1188 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 6585 IU | Vitamin C: 20.5 mg | Calcium: 92 mg | Iron: 7 mg

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Holly is a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self appointed foodie. Her greatest passion is creating in the kitchen and making deliciously comforting recipes for the everyday home cook!A thoroughly authentic Hungarian Goulash recipe with a depth and richness of flavor that will satisfy both body and soul and transport you back to Hungary!  Hungary’s national dish, the depth and richness of this traditional gulyás is simply out-of-this-world delicious!

Traditional Hungarian Goulash

Traditional Hungarian goulash is a prime example of how a few simple ingredients, cooked properly, can yield an incredible flavor.  Though many variations of Hungarian goulash exist, and every cook makes it just a bit differently, this is an authentic recipe from the heart of Hungary.

Hungary holds a special place in my heart and in my family’s hearts.  My brother lived there for 2 years as a young man, regularly wrote home to us about his experiences there, the beautiful scenery and architecture, and his love for the Hungarian people.  When I visited Budapest I immediately fell in love