Slow-Braised Czech Beef Goulash with Caraway

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A hearty stew featuring tender chunks of beef slowly cooked with caraway seeds and paprika, quintessential flavors from Prague's traditional cuisine. This Czech-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lb beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp sweet paprika, and 1 tsp crushed caraway seeds; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot, sprinkle 1 tbsp all-purpose flour over the meat, and stir to coat evenly, cooking for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
5. Step 5: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 3 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
6. Step 6: Simmer gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: If the sauce is too thick, stir in up to 1 cup water to reach desired consistency and simmer for an additional 10 minutes before serving.