Authentic Hungarian Goulash
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Serves/Makes: 6 | Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef chuck
1 teaspoon salt, divided use
2 tablespoons shortening
2 onions, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, more if desired
1 quart water
2 bay leaves
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
***Dumplings***
1 egg
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
sour cream, optional
Directions:
Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes, removing any excess fat, and season with half the salt.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shortening. When melted, add the onion, beef, and paprika. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 hour.
Add the water, bay leaves, potatoes, pepper, and remaining salt. Cover the pan and let cook until the potatoes are soft and the meat is very tender, about 30 more minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings by combining the flour, egg, and salt. Mix well then let stand for 30 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves.
Drop the dumpling dough by teaspoonfuls onto the hot goulash. Cover the pan and let cook for 5-10 minutes or until the dumplings rise to the surface and are cooked.
Serve hot with dollops of sour cream on top.
Recipe Source: Adapted from June Meyers.
Cook's Notes: This recipe is considered authentic but every family has their own take on goulash, often based on what ingredients they have on hand.
Recipe Location: https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/42/Authentic_Hungarian_Goulash48854.shtml
Recipe ID: 3830
Nutrition:
per serving: 479 calories, 29g fat, 25g carbohydrates, 28g protein.
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