Гуляш — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Chunks of beef slow-simmered with paprika, onions, and tomatoes into a thick, rich stew — Ukraine's hearty answer to cold weather.

Ingredients

1 Brown beef cubes in oil in a heavy pot over high heat, working in batches. Remove and set aside.
2 Reduce heat, add sliced onions, and cook slowly for 10 minutes until deeply golden.
3 Add paprika and stir for 30 seconds (do not burn). Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
4 Return beef to pot, add bell peppers, garlic, broth, bay leaf, and caraway seeds.
5 Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
6 Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with sour cream and crusty bread.

Did You Know?

Ukrainian goulash uses significantly more paprika than its Hungarian cousin and is served thicker, almost like a sauce rather than a soup.