Name: Beef Goulash Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, diced (about 3 cups); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 6 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Sear the beef

Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
Cook the aromatics

In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the diced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the paprika, caraway seeds, bay leaves, and dried marjoram, cooking for 30 seconds to release the flavors.
Combine and simmer

Return the browned beef to the pot and add the beef broth and tomato paste. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the beef is nearly tender.
Add vegetables

Add the diced carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and red bell pepper to the pot. Continue to simmer, covered, for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables and beef are completely tender.
Season and serve

Remove the bay leaves. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If the soup is too thick, add a little more beef broth or water to reach your desired consistency. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread or traditional Hungarian csipetke (pinched noodles).

Beef Goulash Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

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