Bobby Flay Hungarian Goulash Recipe
The Bobby Flay Hungarian Goulash Recipe is a hearty, comforting stew full of rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 red bell peppers chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour optional, for thickening
- 2 tablespoons sour cream optional, for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Chop onions, garlic and bell peppers. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
Sear Beef
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Onions and Garlic
- In the same pot, sauté onions until soft, then add garlic for 1 minute.
Add Peppers and Paprika
- Stir in chopped peppers, sweet paprika, smoked paprika and caraway seeds.
Add Tomato Paste
- Mix in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
Return Beef
- Add browned beef back to the pot and stir well to coat with spices.
Add Broth
- Pour in beef broth. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Season
- Add salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer
- Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
Optional Thickening
- If needed, mix 2 tablespoons flour with a bit of water and stir in to thicken the sauce.
Serve
- Ladle goulash into bowls, garnish with sour cream and parsley. Serve with bread, noodles or potatoes.
Notes
- Use both sweet and smoked paprika for authentic flavor.
- Add a splash of red wine for extra depth.
- Include potatoes or carrots for a heartier stew.
- Cook low and slow for tender beef.
- Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Adjust paprika to taste for mild or bold spice.