Beef Goulash Soup (Gulyas Leves)

A hearty Hungarian main meal soup featuring tender braised beef, root vegetables, and a generous amount of sweet paprika.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 577.1 kcals 3462.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 34.6 grams 207.6 grams
Fat 30.4 grams 182.4 grams
Protein 41.4 grams 248.4 grams
Cook Time
130 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
ml
Soured Cream
to garnish
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Plain Flour
for dusting
Liquids
2
l
Beef Stock
good quality
Meat
1
kg
Braising Steak
trimmed and cut into bite-sized chunks; venison alternative
NutsSeeds
5
clove
Garlic
crushed
4
tbsp
Paprika
good sweet Hungarian variety
2
tbsp
3
piece
1
tsp
Flaked Sea Salt
plus extra for seasoning
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, for seasoning
1
bunch
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for browning and sautéing
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
medium, diced
4
piece
Carrot
medium, diced
2
stalk
Celery
including leaves, diced
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeded and diced
4
piece
Potato
peeled and chopped into small cubes

Steps

  • Trim the meat into bite-sized chunks and toss in a bowl with seasoned flour.
  • Brown the beef in small batches in a frying pan with oil.
  • Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, pepper, and garlic in a heavy pan for 10 minutes.
  • Add the beef, paprika, caraway, tomato purée, bay leaves, and stock.
  • Simmer covered for 1.5 hours, then add potatoes and simmer for 30 more minutes.
  • Serve in bowls garnished with soured cream and parsley.