Segedínsky Guláš

Name: Segedínsky Guláš
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Slovak
Ingredients: 800g beef chuck, cubed; 500g sauerkraut, drained; 2 onions, diced; 3 tbsp sweet paprika; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 200ml sour cream; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp caraway seeds; Salt and pepper; Bread dumplings or bread

Segedínsky Guláš (SEH-geh-deen-skee GOO-lahsh)

Sauerkraut Beef Goulash

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 528 kcal

Tender beef cubes slow-cooked in a rich paprika and sauerkraut sauce, finished with sour cream. A tangy twist on the classic goulash.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 38.0g

Carbs 22.0g

Fat 32.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

heavy Dutch oven wooden spoon ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep plate

Garnishes: sour cream swirl, paprika

Accompaniments: bread dumplings, crusty bread

Ingredients

800g beef chuck, cubed
500g sauerkraut, drained
2 onions, diced
3 tbsp sweet paprika
2 tbsp vegetable oil
200ml sour cream
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp caraway seeds
Salt and pepper
Bread dumplings or bread

Instructions

1
Brown beef cubes in oil in a heavy pot. Remove and set aside.
2
Sauté onions until golden. Remove from heat, stir in paprika.
3
Return beef, add tomato paste, garlic, caraway, and enough water to cover.
4
Simmer covered for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
5
Add drained sauerkraut, simmer another 30 minutes.
6
Stir in sour cream, season to taste. Serve with bread dumplings.

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Did You Know?

Despite its name suggesting Szeged in Hungary, this dish was likely invented in Prague and adopted enthusiastically across Slovakia.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy Dutch oven
wooden spoon
ladle

Garnishing

sour cream swirl, paprika

Accompaniments

bread dumplings, crusty bread

The Story Behind Segedínsky Guláš

Segedínsky guláš became a staple of Czechoslovak cuisine in the 20th century. The combination of paprika-rich goulash with sauerkraut creates a uniquely Central European flavor profile.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: 19th century

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