authentic hungarian goulash (gulyasleves)

Name: Authentic Hungarian Goulash (Gulyasleves)
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: - 2 tbsp. oil or shortening; - 2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped; - 2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1" pieces; - 1 tsp. salt; - 1/4 tsp. black pepper; - 2 tbsp. imported sweet hungarian paprika; - 1 qt. very hot water; - 4 peeled and diced potatoes; - 2 bay leaves; - dumpling batter (see directions); - sour cream

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Sasha Kamen

Dallas, TX

Updated on Feb 19, 2014

This authentic Hungarian goulash contains no tomatoes or green peppers or other spices: just beef, onions, potatoes, sweet Hungarian paprika and bay leaves, all topped with egg dumplings. Serve it hot with sour cream.

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method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tbsp. oil or shortening
2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1" pieces
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. imported sweet hungarian paprika
1 qt. very hot water
4 peeled and diced potatoes
2 bay leaves
dumpling batter (see directions)
sour cream

How To Make authentic hungarian goulash (gulyasleves)

Step 1

Brown onions in shortening. Reduce heat to low. Add beef, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover and cook for 1 hour.

Step 2

Add hot water, diced potatoes and bay leaves. Cover and simmer until potatoes are done and meat is tender.
Step 3

Prepare egg dumpling batter: 1 slightly beaten egg 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 c. + 2 Tblsp. flour Add salt to egg. Stir in flour. Let stand for 1/2 hour.
Step 4

Drop dumpling mixture by teaspoonfuls onto top of goulash. Cover and simmer 5 minutes after dumplings rise to surface.
Step 5

Serve with sour cream.
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