Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

Authentic Hungarian recipe with rich beef

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 2h
Total Time: 2h 20m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

549
Calories
42g
Fat
114mg
Cholesterol
9g
Carbs
5g
Sugar
33g
Protein
Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

Recipe Description

I first ate Traditional Hungarian Goulash on a stag weekend in Budapest, Hungary’s capital city, last year. It was amazing! Goulash is basically a hearty beef stew, swimming in a rich beef broth flavored with the star ingredient of the dish – paprika. Paprika is Hungary’s national spice.

The varieties grown there are sweeter than elsewhere, though you can buy them in a full range of strength and spiciness. But if you can’t find authentic Hungarian paprika don’t worry! The paprika from your local store will do just fine. With this recipe, I’ve recreated that delicious goulash I first tried in the dish’s homeland, stewed for 2 hours until the meat is so tender it’s practically falling apart. I hope you enjoy it!

To make the Traditional Hungarian Goulash, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the onions

    5 min
    Step 1 - Traditional Hungarian Keto GoulashStep 1 - Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

    Place a large pot over a medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the onions and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until translucent. Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions from the pan and put to one side.

  2. 2

    Make the goulash seasoning

    2 min
    Step 2 - Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

    Mix together the paprika, 2 teaspoons of the salt and the pepper in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Cook the beef

    10 min
    Step 3 - Traditional Hungarian Keto GoulashStep 3 - Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

    Toss the chunks of beef in the seasoning mixture. Add to the pot and cook, stirring regularly, until browned all over.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining ingredients

    3 min
    Step 4 - Traditional Hungarian Keto GoulashStep 4 - Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

    Add the tomato paste, cooked onions, water, garlic and remaining salt to the pot and stir well.

  5. 5

    Cook the goulash

    120 min
    Step 5 - Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

    Lower the heat, place a lid over the pan and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat is very tender. Make sure the heat is in low and stir every now and again. Remove from the heat and serve.

  6. 6

    Serving Traditional Hungarian Goulash

    Step 6 - Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash

Impress your friends with this Traditional Hungarian Goulash! If you try this recipe I’d love to hear how you find it. Give me a shout-out below or tag #cookmerecipes in your photos.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Penny
May 23, 2024
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Simply delicious goulash!

Henry Smith
March 19, 2024
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Superb taste here!

Wendy Thompson
March 28, 2023
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OMG! Made this goulash last night, and my kids couldn't get enough! It took me back to my fab trip to Budapest. The beef was soooo tender, and the paprika just nailed it! Thanks a ton for sharing this yummy recipe!

Nina
November 2, 2021
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Made this goulash just like in Budapest, and it took me back! So good!

Claire
December 27, 2020
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So easy to make and tasted superb!

Nina
October 26, 2020
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I recently made this Traditional Hungarian Keto Goulash for my hubby, and we were blown away! The flavors are just fantastic! It reminded me of our trip to Budapest last year. A must-try recipe!

Pauline Smith
December 4, 2019
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Cooking this goulash reminded me of my trip to Budapest with my husband and kids. So warm and flavorful.

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Thanks!

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