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All in one Pot Hearty Beef and Vegetable Goulash

A tasty and satisfying main dish option, this beef and vegetable goulash is all prepared in a single cooking pot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Croatian
Keyword: beef, garden vegetables, goulash, potato, stew
Servings: 8 people
Author: Jane and Sonja

Equipment

  • 1 Large cooking pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef cubed
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 medium carrots cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 large sweet potato cubed
  • 3 small white potatoes cubed
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4-5 cups hot water divided

Instructions

  • In a large cooking pot, cook stewing beef 3-5 minutes to drain juices out. Discard the juices but keep beef in the pot.
  • Add 3 tbsp vegetable oil and heat.
  • Add chopped onions and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add celery and carrots and mix all together.
  • Saute for another 20-30 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of hot water to the sauteed mixture. If the mixture appears dry, add another cup of hot water.
  • Continue cooking on low-medium heat for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Next, add the cubed potatoes but keep in mind there needs to be enough liquid in the pan to submerge the potatoes. .
  • Dilute 2 cups of hot water with 2 tbsp of tomato paste and pour in to the pot. Add salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pot and continue cooking until meat is tender and potatoes are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Approximately another 30-45 minutes of cooking time will be needed.
  • Serve immediately.