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Goulash

From the video “Beef Goulash - Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe - Paprika Beef Stew” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~195 min
est.
Serves
~4
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Cost
~$10.97*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$11.03* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
21

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$32.91*for the batch in the video
~$10.97*per serving

You save about ~$11.03* per serving (50% less*) than ordering it out — ~$33.09* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bistro plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: caraway seeds

* Estimate, not a quote: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 87% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving1,013 kcal · 51% of 2,000
Fat54 g69%
Saturated fat17 g85%
Sodium180 mg8%
Carbohydrate86 g31%
Fiber6 g21%
Total sugars8.4 gno daily value
Added sugars1.1 g2%
Protein48 g96%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+9 of 20
  • Saturated fat−17 of 20
  • Sodium−1 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 15 of 19 ingredient lines (99% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 240 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (6)). Typical amounts assumed for beef chuck, vegetable oil, onions, olive oil, paprika, thyme and 6 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, black pepper, marjoram, balsamic vinegar. Not matched to nutrient data: caraway seeds. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • skillet
  • tongs
  • stew pot
  • wooden spoon
  • mortar and pestle
  • ladle
  • fork

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amounts for salt, pepper, vegetable oil, olive oil, paprika, marjoram, thyme, cayenne, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and sour cream are not specified.
  • Exact cooking yield and total preparation/cooking time are not stated.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Goulash

What makes Food Wishes's Goulash recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Goulash focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing European flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Simmer too hard toughens meat; keep gentle bubble for tenderness. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Goulash at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Goulash recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Goulash ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Goulash can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Goulash?

This recipe utilizes approximately 21 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Goulash?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.