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Keto-Friendly Hungarian Goulash – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Keto-Friendly Hungarian Goulash

A soul-soothing, keto-friendly version of Hungarian goulash that captures all the authentic, smoky paprika-infused flavor of the Eastern European classic. Tender chunks of beef melt in your mouth, swimming in a velvety, savory sauce. It’s the ultimate one-pot wonder—easy on your
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 418

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp (45 g / 1.59 oz) ghee or other healthy cooking fat
  • 1 large (150 g / 5.3 oz) yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs (900 g / 31.7 oz) beef chuck steak, cut into 1.5-inch / 4-cm chunks
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) fine sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp (10 ml) black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (10 ml) caraway seeds
  • 1/2 cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) paprika, divided
  • 1/4 cup (63 g / 2.22 oz) unsweetened tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 cups (2400 ml) (2.4 L) water, divided
  • 1 medium (300 g / 10.6 oz) rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch / 2.5-cm pieces
  • 2 medium (240 g / 8.5 oz) green bell peppers, sliced
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp (8 g / 0.28 oz) freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
  • Optional: Sourdough Keto Buns for serving
  • Use high-quality, fresh paprika for the best flavor. Hungarian sweet paprika is the most authentic choice for goulash.
  • To prevent the egg yolks from scrambling, add a ladle of the hot goulash liquid to the egg yolk mixture while whisking vigorously before slowly adding it all back to the pot.
  • Goulash tastes even better the next day! The flavors meld and deepen overnight, making it a perfect make-ahead meal.

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-based pot, heat the ghee over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-8 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and beef chunks, searing the meat on all sides.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium.
  5. Stir in the salt, pepper, caraway seeds, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of the paprika.
  6. Add the tomato paste, bay leaves, and 9 cups (2160 ml) / 2. 1 L of the water.
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  8. Cover with a lid and cook for 90 minutes, allowing the beef to become tender.
  9. Stir in the rutabaga pieces, cover, and cook for another 20 minutes.
  10. Add the sliced bell peppers and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the rutabaga is fork-tender.
  11. Stir in the remaining 6 tablespoons (90 ml / 3 fl oz) of paprika.
  12. In a separate bowl, whisk the 6 egg yolks with the remaining 1 cup / 240 ml of water. Slowly drizzle the egg yolk mixture into the pot, stirring constantly until the goulash thickens.
  13. Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. This goulash is perfect with Sourdough Keto Buns for dipping.
  15. Don't overcrowd the pot when browning the beef.
  16. Work in batches if necessary to ensure each piece gets a deep, flavorful sear.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 11.5gProtein: 25.7gFat: 30.3g

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