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Polish Gulasz Wołowy, Beef Goulash, Polish Style

A genuinely Polish take on goulash — milder and less tomato-forward than its Hungarian cousin.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 onions diced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, 4–5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
  • Add onions and bell peppers to the pot, cooking 6–8 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and paprika, stirring 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato paste, then add broth, caraway, and bay leaves.
  • Return beef to the pot, bring to a simmer, and cover.
  • Braise 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  • Remove bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 2g
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