This Hungarian Goulash Recipe is the Ultimate Cozy Comfort Food

Hey friends!

I was craving something warm, hearty, and soul-satisfying, so I tried this authentic style Hungarian Goulash from Reddit. It’s rich, paprika-packed, and full of tender beef and veggies. I made it in the oven and it filled the whole house with the most incredible smell.

This is proper stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you just need a big bowl of something delicious.

How It Turned Out

The beef got beautifully tender after the long cook, and the paprika gave it such a lovely deep color and flavor. I loved the subtle caraway seeds and how the tomatoes broke down into the sauce. It was even better the next day!

Hungarian Goulash

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Ingredients

• 1 kg / 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 3.5cm cubes

• 1¾ tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 brown onions, cut into 1cm squares

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 capsicums/bell peppers (red + yellow), cut into 2cm squares

• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

• ¼ cup Hungarian-style paprika

• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 litre / 4 cups beef stock (low sodium)

• 2 carrots, cut into pieces

• 2 potatoes, cut into 1.2cm cubes

• Parsley for garnish (optional)

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
• Season beef with half the salt and pepper.
• In a large oven-proof Dutch oven, heat oil and butter. Cook onions for 6 minutes until light golden.
• Add beef and cook until it changes color (about 2 minutes).
• Add garlic, capsicum, and tomato. Cook 3 minutes.
• Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, and bay leaf for 30 seconds.
• Add beef stock, bring to simmer, cover, and transfer to oven for 1½ hours.
• Stir in carrots and potatoes. Cook covered for another 30 minutes (or longer if needed) until beef is fall-apart tender.
• Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley. Great with bread for dipping!

his goulash is deeply flavorful, comforting, and surprisingly straightforward. The oven method is super easy and hands off. It tastes even better the next day, so it’s perfect for meal prep.

If you love hearty stews, you need this in your life!