Paprika Beef Goulash
Tender ground beef simmered with Hungarian paprika, tomato, and caraway in a rich broth. This weeknight goulash skips the long braise and delivers deep, smoky flavor in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 tbsp Hungarian paprika (sweet or hot)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- ½ tsp caraway seeds
- 2 medium potatoes, diced small
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 2
Add diced onion, cook 2 minutes until softened. Stir in paprika and caraway seeds, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and simmer 12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and broth is rich and savory.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls with a dollop of sour cream.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 5-quart)
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- ladle
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