This traditional Hungarian stew features buttery-soft beef, colorful, caramelized vegetables and a cozy, paprika-scented broth. Each spoonful is rich and nourishing. Made with simple, affordable ingredients, Hungarian goulash is a comforting, wholesome meal perfect for a chilly night.

Hungarian goulash is not to be confused with the American version of the same name (also called American Chop Suey) made with ground beef, macaroni and a tomato-based sauce. Authentic Hungarian goulash is an entirely different dish. Called gulyás (herdsman) in Hungary, goulash dates to the 9 th century when Hungarian shepherds crafted meat and vegetable stews in large iron kettles. When the Ottoman Turks invaded Hungary in the 15 th century, they brought with them paprika — a blend of dried and ground r

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