# Goulash (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Beef Goulash - Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe - Paprika Beef Stew](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$10.97 per serving, ~$32.91 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.03* per serving (50%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- cheapest hunk of beef chuck beef chuck
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- a little bit vegetable oil
- rough chopped onions
- a little drizzle olive oil
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
- some paprika
- some marjoram
- some thyme
- some cayenne
- 1 cup chicken broth
- some tomato paste
- finely crushed garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- rest chicken broth _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp sugar
- a little bit balsamic vinegar
- butter noodles noodles
- a spoon sour cream
- fresh marjoram

## Steps

1. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=14s) Cut beef chuck into fork-sized pieces on a cutting board.
2. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=32s) Season the cubed beef with salt and black pepper, tossing to coat.
3. [1:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=63s) Brown the beef in batches in a hot skillet with vegetable oil over high heat.
4. [1:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=69s) Transfer the browned beef pieces to a stew pot.
5. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=78s) Sauté roughly chopped onions in the same skillet with olive oil and salt over medium heat until golden brown.
6. [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=120s) Transfer the cooked onions into the stew pot with the beef.
7. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=128s) Crush caraway seeds in a mortar and pestle.
8. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=134s) Toast the ground caraway, paprika, black pepper, marjoram, thyme, and cayenne in the dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 or 4 minutes.
9. [2:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=152s) Deglaze the skillet with a cup of chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits.
10. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=184s) Pour the seasoned broth into the stew pot along with tomato paste, crushed garlic, bay leaf, salt, remaining chicken broth, sugar, and balsamic vinegar.
11. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=207s) Bring the stew to a boil on high heat, then reduce heat to low to maintain a steady simmer.
12. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=214s) Simmer uncovered for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
13. [4:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=248s) Test the tenderness of the meat with a fork.
14. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=259s) Increase heat to medium and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes to reduce the sauce.
15. [4:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=299s) Serve the beef goulash over butter noodles.
16. [5:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzDfRIb9T0&t=303s) Top with a spoon of sour cream and fresh marjoram.

## 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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