Authentic Hungarian Goulash Recipe: Proper Comfort Food!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil or beef tallow
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 1/2 cups chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons minced)
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika (optional, but highly recommended!)
• 1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
• 1/2 tsp marjoram, dried
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 6 cups (1.4 Litres) beef broth or stock
• 1 (14.5 oz / 400g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped (approx. 1 cup chopped)
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped (approx. 1 cup chopped)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup chopped)
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar), to taste
• Fresh parsley or sour cream, for garnish (optional)