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Polish Goulash / Gulasz served on a bed of buckwheat.

Polish Goulash (or Gulasz) Recipe

If you love a saucy and meaty main dish for dinner, this Polish goulash recipe if going to become one of our favourites. It's easy to make and oh so tasty!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Main Course, meat
Cuisine European
Servings 4 servings
Calories 312.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup cornstarch + ½ tbsp
  • 0.398 kg stewing beef
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion (half a medium onion)
  • 1 large garlic clove 1 tsp
  • 2 ½ cups beef stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp marjoram
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • ¾ tsp pepper divided

Optional Add-ins:

  • 1 medium carrot (optional)
  • 1 celery stalk (optional)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium to large bowl combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Whisk to combine.
    ¼ cup cornstarch + ½ tbsp, 1 tsp salt, ¾ tsp pepper
  • Add the stewing beef and toss to coat. If you find the pieces are not even and/or are quite large cut them accordingly. You want them to be about 1”x1.5”.
    0.398 kg stewing beef
  • To a large deep pan add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat on medium-high heat. Once hot add the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side to brown.
    3 tbsp oil
  • While the beef browns, prep your veggies. Dice the onion and peel the garlic. If you are adding any other veggies, peel and dice/slice them now.
    ½ cup yellow onion, 1 medium carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1/2 cup red bell pepper
  • Once the beef is browned, remove it from the pan and set aside
  • To the pan add 1 tablespoon of oil, then add the onions and any other veggies you are using. Sautee for a minute or two then press in the garlic. Sauté for another 30 seconds to a minute and add the beef back into the pan.
    3 tbsp oil, ½ cup yellow onion, 1 large garlic clove
  • Pour in the stock and add the bay leaf, marjoram, allspice and paprika. Stir to combine, cover and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
    2 ½ cups beef stock, 1 bay leaf, ¼ tsp allspice, ½ tsp marjoram, 1 tsp paprika
  • Next, add the tomato paste, remaining salt and pepper, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
    2 tbsp tomato paste
  • When the 15 minutes are up, make a slurry with ½ tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Add the slurry to the pan and whisk vigorously to prevent clumping. Simmer for 2 minutes to let thicken.
    ¼ cup cornstarch + ½ tbsp
  • Serve with your favourite sides.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Polish Goulash (or Gulasz) Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
312.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15.8
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.6
g
16
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8.8
g
Cholesterol
 
61.7
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
1012
mg
44
%
Potassium
 
876.2
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
15.6
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1.7
g
7
%
Sugar
 
3.9
g
4
%
Protein
 
26.7
g
53
%
Vitamin A
 
2926.2
IU
59
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
50.5
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3.1
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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