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Beef Goulash with Buckwheat

Tender beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions and carrots, served over fluffy buckwheat.

Time
1 h 30 min
Serving
654 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $3.36
Protein
38 g
Beef Goulash with Buckwheat

Ingredients

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  1. 1 Stewing beefpack 600 g ≈ $11.47 140 g
  2. 2 Buckwheat groatspack 800 g ≈ $5.00 70 g
  3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 50 g
  4. 4 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 40 g
  5. 5 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 15 g
  6. 6 Wheat flour 8 g
  7. 7 Sunflower oil 10 ml
  8. 8 Paprika 2 g
  9. 9 Bay leaves to taste
  10. 10 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Cut the beef into 2 cm cubes, and dice the onion3 and carrot4 into 1 cm pieces.

  2. Brown the beef in batches in hot oil over high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate.

  3. In the same pan, sauté the onion3 and carrot4 over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.

  4. Stir in the flour and paprika, cook for 1–2 minutes, then add the tomato5 paste and warm through for 1 minute.

  5. Return the beef to the pan, add enough water to almost cover it, include a bay leaf, season with salt, and bring to a boil.

  6. Simmer covered on low heat for 60–70 minutes until the beef is tender, adding water as needed.

  7. Rinse the buckwheat2, cover with water in a 1:2 ratio, season with salt, bring to a boil, then cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes until tender.

  8. Serve the buckwheat2 on a plate and top with the goulash.

Tips

Why it works
Cut beef into 2 cm cubes so it cooks evenly and stays tender without drying out. Smaller pieces overcook faster; larger ones stay tough.
Substitutions
Use 50g mushrooms instead of carrots for earthier flavor, or swap paprika for 1 tsp smoked paprika for deeper taste.
Common mistakes
Overcooking turns meat dry and stringy. Check doneness by piercing with a fork; it should slide in easily after 60 minutes.
Storing and reheating
Keeps 3 days in the fridge; reheat in a pot with 2 tbsp water over medium heat until hot. Freeze without buckwheat for 3 months.
Serve with
Pair with a slice of rye bread and a simple cucumber salad for a balanced, filling lunch.

In short

  • In the planner this dish is cooked for two days: reheat on day two.

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