Czech Goulash the Real Thing

Dive into the heart of Central European comfort food with "Czech Goulash: The Real Thing," an authentic recipe that delivers rich, smoky flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. This soulful stew features hearty chunks of beef chuck slow-simmered with caramelized onions, garlic, sweet paprika, and fragrant caraway seeds, creating a deeply savory sauce thickened with tomato paste and flour. Enhanced with aromatic marjoram and a hint of bay leaves, it’s served best with traditional Czech dumplings or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the velvety broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or a taste of Old World tradition, this goulash is a satisfying, one-pot classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. Keywords: authentic Czech goulash, beef stew, traditional Czech recipe, slow-cooked comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:165 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg Beef chuck or stewing beef
• 4 medium Onions
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons Sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 750 ml Beef stock
• 1 teaspoon Marjoram
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pieces Bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Cut the beef chuck into bite-sized cubes, trimming off excess fat.

Step 2

Finely chop the onions, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.

Step 4

Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 5

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the paprika and caraway seeds. Mix well to coat the onions and garlic, ensuring the paprika doesn't burn.

Step 6

Return the pot to low heat and add the beef cubes. Stir well to coat the meat in the spiced onion mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the meat is browned on all sides.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste and sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Stir well and let cook for 2 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste.

Step 8

Gradually pour in the beef stock while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the bay leaves, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 11

Serve hot with traditional Czech dumplings, crusty bread, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2317.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3112.8

Total Fat 231.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 800mg	0%
Sodium 5830.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 199.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 329.8mg	0%
Iron 35.5mg	0%
Potassium 4783.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 25.2%

Carbs: 9.1%