Whole30 Hungarian Beef Gulasch

Savor the rich, comforting flavors of this Whole30 Hungarian Beef Gulasch, a hearty and wholesome take on the classic European stew. Tender chunks of perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast are slow-simmered with sweet red bell peppers, onions, and a blend of traditional spices like paprika and caraway seeds, creating a deeply flavorful broth. Made with Whole30-compliant ingredients, including beef broth and apple cider vinegar, this recipe is both nourishing and diet-friendly. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep, this gulasch is irresistibly aromatic and pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables for a satisfying, one-pot meal everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Onion, large
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 cups Beef broth (Whole30-compliant)
• 2 Red bell peppers, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 1.5-inch cubes. Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding, and brown them on all sides. Transfer browned beef to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium, and add the onions to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften and turn translucent.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the onions, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the paprika and caraway seeds, allowing the spices to heat for about 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat the onions and garlic.

Step 7

Return the browned beef to the Dutch oven, mixing with the onion mixture. Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

After 1.5 hours, stir in the red bell peppers and continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 30 minutes until the beef is tender and the peppers are soft.

Step 10

Finally, stir in the apple cider vinegar, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and let it heat through for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 11

Serve the Hungarian Beef Gulasch hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2208.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2835.8

Total Fat 214.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 5536.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 179.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293.0mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 4631.4mg	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: 66.7%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 8.4%