Dinner for 8

Goulash Soup

Name: Goulash Soup
Total time: 190 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 3 lb beef chuck; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups onion; 1 tbsp garlic; 3 tbsp sweet hungarian paprika; 1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 5 cups beef broth; 1 tbsp beef flavor better than bouillon; 5 cups water; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 russet potatoes; 3 carrots; 2 red bell peppers

$16.18for 4190 minServes 8

Bacon, beef, vegetables, and paprika simmer slowly in broth for a hearty soup with tender chunks and rich flavor.

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.95Typical price
	Beef chuck roast, 3 lb$6.99/lb typical	3 lb	$20.97Typical price
	Onions, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 2 oz$0.08/oz typical	2 oz	$0.16Typical price
	Broth, 42 oz$0.07/oz typical	42 oz	$2.94Typical price
	Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$1.30Typical price
	Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.51Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$32.35

Swaps

Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

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190 minstart to table
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8servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$4.04 per serving$16.18 for 4

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon
3 lb beef chuck
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups onion
1 tbsp garlic
3 tbsp sweet hungarian paprika
1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
5 cups beef broth
1 tbsp beef flavor better than bouillon
5 cups water
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 russet potatoes
3 carrots
2 red bell peppers

Steps

Cut the beef into bite-size pieces, chop the vegetables, and mince the garlic.
Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
Brown the beef in the bacon fat and vegetable oil in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, then set it aside.
Cook the onion, garlic, paprika, caraway seeds, flour, tomato paste, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the pot for 3 minutes.
Stir in the broth, bouillon, water, beef, and bacon, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Add the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until the beef is tender and reaches 145 F.

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