Hungarian Beef Goulash (Marhapörkölt)

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2½ hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg (3⅓ lb) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 3 large onions, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 750 ml (3 cups) beef broth
• Fresh parsley for garnish