Healthier Beef Goulash

Goulash is like your favorite pair of slippers, comfy and timeless. Maybe it is the toasted caraway, but I swear that goulash reminds me of a cold night and crackling fire. Just YUM!

Like most braised dishes, goulash tastes even better the next day. 

BONUS! Plan ahead and the meal just gets better. Cook the goulash, cool completely and refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.

Goulash can also be made in a slow cooker. Don’t skip the browning stage for the recipe. All those caramelized vegetables, meat and toasted spices adds up to big flavor for an economy cut of beef.

Dinner in an Instant? Goulash can be on the table in 60 minutes if you use an Instant Pot. 

Healthier Beef Goulash

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Calories 370kcal

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Servings

4 Servings

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large Spanish onion minced
• 2 tablespoons Jamie Geller Hungarian Rub
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 large garlic clove minced
• 2 red peppers diced
• 2 carrots sliced
• 1½ pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth
• Kosher salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Garnish: Fresh chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions

• In a large heavy pot, a Dutch oven is great, heat oil over medium. Add onion and saute for about 8 minutes until softened. Add Jamie Geller Hungarian Rub, caraway garlic, peppers, and carrots. Continue to saute for another 5 minutes until vegetables have softened and spices have toasted.
• Add beef to the pan and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 more minutes, stirring twice, until meat has browned.
• Sprinkle paprika and caraway seeds evenly on top. Add diced tomatoes and broth.
• Reduce heat and cover pan, let simmer for about 2 hours, until meat is tender, keep warm until ready to serve. 
• Serve over a bowl of Easy Polenta with Roasted Cauliflower for a full meal. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Healthier Beef Goulash

Amount per Serving

Calories

370

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

17

g

26

%

Cholesterol

 

110

mg

37

%

Sodium

 

146

mg

6

%

Carbohydrates

 

15

g

5

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

8

g

9

%

Protein

 

40

g

80

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.