Hearty Beef Goulash with Paprika and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

Slow-simmered tender beef chunks in a rich paprika-spiced sauce with sweet carrots and onions. This Austrian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 155 minutes, pairs beef chuck, vegetable oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 lbs cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 medium diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 large peeled and sliced carrots
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then brown in batches for 5 minutes per batch until deeply seared. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 diced yellow onions to the pot; sauté for 6-7 minutes until translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp sweet paprika powder and 1 tsp caraway seeds, cooking for 30 seconds to release aromas. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot along with 3 sliced carrots, 3 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried marjoram, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp all-purpose flour into 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the goulash and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot with crusty bread or buttered noodles.