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Gordon Ramsay Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Hungarian Goulash Recipe for Cozy Comfort

Discover Gordon Ramsay's Hungarian Goulash Recipe, a flavorful stew bringing warmth to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Goulash
  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck Avoid using stew meat for best results.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground is recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil.
  • 1 tbsp Butter Adds richness.
  • 2 medium Brown Onions Must be caramelized.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Any variety.
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Canned or fresh.
  • 2 tbsp Hungarian Paprika Add carefully to avoid scorching.
  • 1 tsp Caraway Seeds Optional.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Discard before serving.
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Stock Add more if you prefer a thinner goulash.
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 medium Potatoes Use waxy types.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Season the beef chuck with salt and black pepper, letting it sit for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in the Dutch oven, sauté brown onions until golden-brown (6–8 min).
  4. Increase heat, brown the beef in batches (4–5 min per side), and then set aside.
  5. Add garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes to the same pot; cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Incorporate Hungarian paprika, caraway seeds, and bay leaf; stir for 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in the beef stock, bring to simmer, cover, and cook in the oven for 1.5 hours.
  8. Remove from oven, stir in carrots and potatoes; cook for an additional 30–40 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, resting for 10 minutes off heat.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve with rustic bread or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This dish is an experience, perfect for gathering around the table with loved ones.

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