Quick and Easy Goulash

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (on a scale of 1-5)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef cubes over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the paprika, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
5. Stir in the sour cream and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve over rice, pasta, or bread.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 35g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Rich and savory
• Adaptable to American tastes
• Perfect for a cold night

User Comments:

• "This goulash was delicious! It was so easy to make and packed with flavor."
• "I love that this recipe uses ingredients I can easily find at my local supermarket."
• "This dish is comfort food at its finest. I'll definitely be making it again."
• "I added some chopped green peppers and carrots to my goulash for extra vegetables."
• "I served this over egg noodles and it was a perfect meal."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make a gluten-free version of this goulash, use gluten-free beef broth and pasta.
• If you don't have sour cream on hand, you can use heavy cream or yogurt instead.
• You can add any other vegetables you like to this dish, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
• If you want to make a thicker goulash, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a little water to the simmering broth.