Hungarian Goulash is prepared with simple and easily available ingredients, but each component plays a key role in creating a unique and harmonious taste.
Ingredients
The recommended meat is 500 g of beef capocollo , chosen for its tenderness during slow cooking. Vegetables such as 3 onions , 2 potatoes and 2 carrots are combined , which give consistency and sweetness to the dish.
- Add 1 red pepper and 1 copper tomato to balance the flavors with a fresh touch. For those who want variety, parsnip can be included, enriching the soup with an earthy note. Spices are key: 3 tablespoons of sweet paprika give the characteristic color, while the option of adding 1 tablespoon of hot paprika intensifies the flavor. Cumin seeds and black peppercorns enhance the aromatic depth.
- During the preparation, you start by frying the onions and garlic in extra virgin olive oil . Then, you brown the meat and add all the vegetables and spices. You leave it to cook on a low heat, adding water as it evaporates, until the meat becomes tender and tasty.
Instructions
During the preparation, you start by frying the onions and garlic in extra virgin olive oil . Then, you brown the meat and add all the vegetables and spices. You leave it to cook on a low heat, adding water as it evaporates, until the meat becomes tender and tasty.
Notes
- The dish requires patience, but every minute spent contributes to the creation of an authentic and delicious Hungarian Goulash . With proper preparation, this stew can become a family favorite, thanks to its ability to be enjoyed either immediately or reheated the next day, when the flavors are even more combined.
