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This traditional Hungarian soup features tender beef, earthy root vegetables, and the signature warmth of sweet Hungarian paprika, simmered to a deep, savory perfection.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":100,"totalMinutes":120,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"800g beef shank or shoulder, cubed","name":"Beef Shank","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1.76","usUnit":"lb","form":"cubed","notes":"shank or shoulder","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 large onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"large","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp lard","name":"Lard","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1.1","usUnit":"oz","form":"solid","notes":"traditional fat; can substitute with vegetable oil","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika","name":"Paprika","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"Hungarian sweet style","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp caraway seeds","name":"Caraway Seed","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"crush them slightly to release oils","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"500g potatoes, cubed","name":"Potatoes","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1.1","usUnit":"lb","form":"cubed","notes":"waxy potatoes hold shape better","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 carrots, sliced","name":"Carrots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 parsnip, sliced","name":"Parsnip","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"or parsley root","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tomato, diced","name":"Tomato","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 green bell pepper, diced","name":"Green Bell Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"green or wax pepper","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1.5 l beef stock or water","name":"Beef Stock","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"1.6","usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"pinch","form":"crystals","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the lard over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent and soft, but not browned.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the lard","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the paprika powder quickly (don't let it burn or it will turn bitter). Add the cubed beef and a tiny splash of water. Return to medium-high heat and sear the beef until it is no longer pink.","group":"Cooking Beef","title":"Remove the pot from the heat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Beef"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the minced garlic, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, diced tomato, and diced bell pepper. Stir well to combine.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Add the minced garlic, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, diced tomato","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the beef stock (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for about 80-90 minutes, or until the meat is almost tender.","group":"Simmering","title":"Pour in the beef stock","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the sliced carrots and parsnips to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes.","group":"Vegetables","title":"Add the sliced carrots and parsnips","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the cubed potatoes. Continue simmering for another 20 minutes, or until both the potatoes and the meat are completely tender. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the cubed potatoes","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use Hungarian sweet paprika and lard instead of oil. If available, add 'csipetke' (small pinched noodles) during the last 5 minutes of cooking.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Large soup pot","Chef's knife","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2.5,"unit":"l","note":"Makes about 2.5 liters of soup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors develop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container once cooled.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fgulyasleves_d8646d092f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=3131283c-95db-4c4d-bf7e-fb84cb0e3f18","imageAlt":"Gulyásleves (Hungarian Goulash Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["soup","beef","hungarian","comfort food","stew","goulash","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Gulyásleves (Hungarian Goulash Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T06:00:42.843Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T06:00:42.843Z","related":[{"id":"cesnecka_3c0664ee63","slug":"cesnecka-czech-garlic-soup","title":"Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)","description":"A restorative and punchy Czech garlic soup, traditionally served with crispy croutons and melted cheese. 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