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Add the chopped onions and sauté for 8-10 minutes until they are soft and translucent, but not browned.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the lard or oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Hungarian sweet paprika, caraway seeds, and minced garlic. Stir quickly to incorporate, ensuring the paprika does not burn.","group":"Preparation","title":"Remove the pot from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Return the pot to the heat. Add the cubed beef and stir well to coat the meat with the onion and paprika mixture. Cook for 5 minutes until the meat is browned on all sides.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the pot to the heat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in enough beef broth to just cover the meat (about 500ml). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes. Check occasionally and add a little more broth if needed.","group":"Simmering","title":"Pour in enough beef broth","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the sliced carrots, chopped bell pepper, and tomato. Pour in the remaining beef broth. Cover and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.","group":"Vegetables","title":"Add the sliced carrots, chopped bell pepper, and tomato","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the cubed potatoes. Simmer for a final 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and beef are completely tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the cubed potatoes","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The key to an authentic Gulyás is using high-quality Hungarian sweet paprika. Never burn the paprika as it will turn bitter; always remove the pot from the heat before stirring it in.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","braise","saute"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","cutting board","wooden spoon"],"diet":["dairy_free","high_protein","gluten_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"serving","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Gulyás tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water if the stew has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fgulyas_0a4e4d3cb0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ae1c3337-f1aa-4c6b-aa7c-094378fb2217","imageAlt":"Traditional Hungarian Gulyás (Goulash) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["stew","beef","hungarian","comfort food","paprika","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Hungarian Gulyás (Goulash)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:07:07.013Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:07:07.013Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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