Real Hungarian Goulash (No Tomato Paste Here)
Description
Enjoy this authentic Hungarian goulash recipe, made with beef, onions, and Hungarian paprika, with a slice of rustic bread.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons lard
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2 large onions, finely sliced
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2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
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1 cup water, or as needed
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Melt lard in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot lard until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
2
Stir beef and paprika into onions. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup water and simmer, adding more water if moisture gets too low, until meat falls apart and onion sauce is thick, about 1 hour more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.