This comforting Gulyas stew is a rustic Eastern European classic that brings warmth and depth to your dinner table. Featuring a savory blend of cubed flank steak and pork, it simmers slowly in a robust broth infused with Hungarian paprika, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes. The result is a tender, flavorful dish with a rich, slightly smoky profile from the bacon grease. Perfect for chilly evenings or a relaxed Saturday night meal, this stew pairs beautifully with noodles or crusty bread. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to prepare, makes great leftovers, and captures the essence of home-style cooking with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
Gulyas Saturday Night
Description
This comforting Gulyas stew is a rustic Eastern European classic that brings warmth and depth to your dinner table. Featuring a savory blend of cubed flank steak and pork, it simmers slowly in a robust broth infused with Hungarian paprika, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes. The result is a tender, flavorful dish with a rich, slightly smoky profile from the bacon grease. Perfect for chilly evenings or a relaxed Saturday night meal, this stew pairs beautifully with noodles or crusty bread. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to prepare, makes great leftovers, and captures the essence of home-style cooking with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the bacon grease in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add the smashed garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Stir in the Hungarian paprika and cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices, being careful not to burn it.
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Add the cubed flank steak and pork to the pot, stirring to coat with the onion and spice mixture.
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Pour in the canned tomatoes and their juice, then season generously with black pepper and garlic salt to taste.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
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Simmer gently for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
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Check the liquid level halfway through; if it looks too dry, add a splash of water or broth.
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If the stew is too thin at the end, mix a teaspoon of arrowroot with a cup of the cooking liquid and stir it back into the pot to thicken.
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Serve hot over noodles or with crusty bread, garnished with julienned green chile if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 126.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.4g18%
- Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.8g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 2.7g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
