Authentic Hungarian Goulash: Forget Tomato Paste!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonslard

  • 2largeonions, finely sliced

  • 2poundsbeef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2tablespoonsHungarian paprika

  • 1cupwater, or as needed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt lard in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot lard until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.

  2. Stir beef and paprika into onions. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup water and simmer, adding more water if moisture gets too low, until meat falls apart and onion sauce is thick, about 1 hour more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Joey Joan

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories348
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
26%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
111mg
37%
Sodium
76mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
32g
64%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
38mg
3%
Iron
5mg
26%
Potassium
451mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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