
Goulash without tomato paste
Description
Want to make a delicious goulash with a thick sauce, but without tomato paste? It's easy—just add vibrant vegetables instead, and your goulash will turn out amazing. This recipe explains and shows how.
Instructions
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Step 1

We will wash the meat and cut it into small cubes.
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Step 2

We will cook in a deep frying pan or a heavy-bottomed pot. Transfer the meat to the pot, add paprika, turmeric, chili pepper, black pepper, and a couple of pinches of salt, then mix well. Add a tablespoon of oil.
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Step 3

And lightly sauté.
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Step 4

Now add 3 cups of water, bay leaf, allspice, and colored pepper to the meat. Bring to a boil.
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Step 5

Then reduce the heat to the minimum and simmer for about an hour.
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Step 6

We will clean the bell pepper and cut it into small cubes. Lightly fry it in vegetable oil.
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Step 7

Peel the zucchini if the skin is tough. If it's young and tender, leave it on. Cut the zucchini into cubes.
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Step 8

And transfer it to the skillet with the pepper. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.
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Step 9

Transfer the vegetables to the meat, simmer everything together for 7-8 minutes after boiling.
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Step 10

Mix the flour with a small amount of water and pour it into the goulash, stirring constantly. Add dried marjoram, salt, and cumin.
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Step 11

After boiling, taste the goulash and add salt to taste.
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Step 12

That's it, the dish can now be served with any side dish.