Hovezi Gulas

Hovezi Gulas

Hovezi gulas (HO-vyeh-zee GOO-lahsh)

Beef Goulash

Prep Time 2 hours 30 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 516 kcal

Rich, paprika-stained beef stew slow-simmered with onions until the sauce is thick and velvety, served with fluffy bread dumplings.

Nutrition & Info

520 kcal per serving
Protein 38.0g
Carbs 28.0g
Fat 28.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

heavy pot wooden spoon cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic plate

Garnishes: chopped onion, paprika dust

Accompaniments: bread dumplings

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice onions finely, cook in oil over low heat 20 min until golden and soft.

  2. 2

    Add paprika off heat, stir quickly, then add tomato paste and garlic.

  3. 3

    Add beef cubes, caraway, marjoram, salt. Pour in broth.

  4. 4

    Simmer covered 1.5-2 hours until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Adjust seasoning. Serve with houskove knedliky.

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Did You Know?

Czech goulash has far more onion than its Hungarian cousin — the onions melt into the sauce, creating the characteristic thick gravy.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • heavy pot
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board

Garnishing

chopped onion, paprika dust

Accompaniments

bread dumplings

The Story Behind Hovezi Gulas

Goulash arrived in Bohemia from Hungary in the 19th century and was adapted with more onions and served with bread dumplings instead of potatoes. It became a staple of Czech hospoda (pub) culture and remains the most ordered lunch dish in the country.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch 📜 Origins: 19th century

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