Goulash (Hungarian goulash, Zakarpattia style)
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It is more of a thick soup, although we are used to serving goulash as a main course. A very hearty and delicious dish that originated in Hungary. Naturally, every homemaker has their own goulash recipe. From this recipe, you will learn how to make it. The ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
For goulash, several types of meat are used; if you have smoked ribs, add them as well. Cut the fresh meat into pieces. Peel the vegetables.
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Step 2
In a heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan, heat the oil or fat and sauté finely chopped onion over medium heat until lightly golden.
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Step 3
Add paprika and ground cumin to the onion, mix well.
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Step 4
Add the meat to the onion with spices, mix and cook for about 6-7 minutes.
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Step 5
Salt the meat, add ground black pepper, bay leaf, chopped tomatoes, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring.
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Step 6
Pour about 0.5 liters of water over the meat with vegetables, cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 1 hour.
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Step 7
During simmering, the water level decreases, and the meat becomes tender and juicy. Add sliced carrots and celery or turnip. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Step 8
Add the sliced potatoes and about 1-1.5 liters of water. Cook for about 15 minutes after boiling.
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Step 9
Now let's prepare chipetki - dumplings. For the dough, mix flour, eggs, and salt.
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Step 10
Using a teaspoon moistened with vegetable oil, take a small amount of dough and place it into the stew. The dough can be made thicker; in that case, simply pinch off pieces and add them. Cook the stew for another 3 minutes.