Paprika Beef Goulash with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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A deeply flavorful stew with tender beef simmered in a smoky paprika broth alongside carrots, potatoes, and turnips. This Hungarian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs beef chuck, sweet paprika, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Hungarian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1 large, finely chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks carrots
2, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks potatoes
1 cup, diced turnips
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat the beef cubes dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned; transfer to a plate.
Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Return beef to pot, add sweet paprika, and stir to coat. Pour in beef broth, then add carrots, potatoes, and turnips. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
Step 4: Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.