Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash
A hearty goulash combining beef, lamb, and pork with bacon, onions, garlic, Hungarian sweet paprika, caraway, and red pepper flakes. Beef stock, beer, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, and a generous mix of potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, parsnip, bell peppers, and peas create a richly seasoned stew with a gentle tang and warming spice. Serve it as a substantial family meal, with leftovers that grow more flavorful over time.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon for 5 to 10 minutes, or until well browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. In small batches, sauté the meat in the bacon fat until browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the stew meat and set it aside as well.
- 2
Melt the butter in the bacon fat in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, caraway seeds, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir for two minutes, until all the flour is dissolved. Whisk in the vinegar and tomato. The mixture should be very thick.
- 3
Next, pour in the beef stock, beer, salt, water, red bell peppers, reserved bacon, and reserved meat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, parsnip, celery, and carrots and continue to simmer, covered, for 30 more minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Stir in the breadcrumbs until the stew has thickened. Add the cabbage and peas and simmer for 5 more minutes. (Note: For best results, allow the soup to cool slightly, then refrigerate overnight and reheat before serving.)
- Calories 465.34 kcal High 23%
- Protein 31.22 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 47.78 g 17%
- Total Fat 14.44 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.74 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.22 g High --
- Cholesterol 69.64 mg High 23%
- Sodium 493.78 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 6.8 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 6.69 g --
- Added Sugars 2.84 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 107.0 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.07 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 873.31 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 54.92 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 54.47 mg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash is made with 32 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Beef Stew Meat, and Beef Stock. Each serving provides about 465.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Beef Stew Meat, Beef Stock, Beer. The full list of 32 is above.
- How long does it take to make Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 465.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 32 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash healthy?
- Anna's Hearty Hungarian Goulash has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 465.34 calories and 31.22 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 493.78 mg (21% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.74 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.84 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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