Hungarian Beef Goulash

True Hungarian goulash is a paprika-forward soup, not a thick stew, built on slowly softened onions and a generous hand with sweet Hungarian paprika. Beef simmers until meltingly tender in a broth deep enough to eat with a spoon and rich enough to remember.

Why You'll Love This

• Authentic Hungarian technique built on slow-cooked onions and generous sweet paprika, not just beef stew with paprika sprinkled in
• A brief off-heat pause before adding paprika protects it from scorching and turning bitter
• Finished with a touch of vinegar and sour cream for the right balance of richness and tang