Magyar Gulyásleves (Authentic Hungarian Kettle Beef, Potato & Caraway Soup with Csipetke) – Authentic Hungary Recipe

Ingredients for Magyar Gulyásleves (Authentic Hungarian Kettle Beef, Potato & Caraway Soup with Csipetke) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed beef chuck, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups waxy potatoes and carrots, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup pinched egg noodles (csipetke) and green peppers
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 2 tbsp noble sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Hungary seasoning (toasted caraway seeds, garlic, marjoram)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and 2 tbsp noble sweet Hungarian paprika for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in toasted caraway seeds, garlic, marjoram and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Hungary's kitchen.
3. Add cubed beef chuck and waxy potatoes and carrots, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in pinched egg noodles (csipetke) and green peppers, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.