Czech-Style Beef Goulash with Sour Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty, slow-simmered stew featuring tender beef, smoked paprika, and a creamy finish, true to Czech tradition. This Czech-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, onion, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2, diced celery stalk
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp, chopped dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in tomato paste and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add beef back to pot along with carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
3. Step 3: Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender. Remove bay leaves. Whisk flour and sour cream together, then stir into stew. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in fresh dill before serving.