Name: Easy Beef Goulash - One Pot Whole30 Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 pound of lean stewing beef, cut into cubes; 1 ½ tablespoons of sweet paprika; 14 ounces of diced tomatoes (no added sugar); 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; 8 baby sweet red peppers, sliced; 1 ½ cups of thickly sliced mushrooms; 2 cups of beef stock (divided); 8 small red skin potatoes cut into chunks; Sea salt and cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder

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This easy beef goulash is a hearty one pot Whole30 beef stew. It combines cubes of beef with red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and onions and simmers in a rich paprika tomato sauce.

Goulash recipes began as humble beef stews for herdsmen in early Hungary. The style has evolved over the years but one main component always seems to be present – paprika. You can use either hot or sweet paprika for this recipe, depending on how spicy you like your food. If you can find Hungarian paprika, the dish will be even better!

This is one of my favorite comfort food Whole30 recipes that is perfect for a cold winter’s night. One of the best things about this meal is that it comes together in one pot, adding layer upon layer of flavor.

Keep reading for this easy beef goulash recipe.

Ingredients for this Whole30 beef stew recipe

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this easy beef goulash recipe:

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1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound of lean stewing beef, cut into cubes
1 ½ tablespoons of sweet paprika
14 ounces of diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
8 baby sweet red peppers, sliced
1 ½ cups of thickly sliced mushrooms
2 cups of beef stock (divided)
8 small red skin potatoes cut into chunks
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder

How to make this easy beef goulash recipe

Meat and potato meals were a staple in my house growing up. I came from a large family and the food had to be stretched so stews were commonly served. I still enjoy cooking an old fashioned beef stew but find that recipes like this one with more vegetables and spices are even more delicious!

I started by cooking my onions in a large stock pot and then added the cubes of beef and garlic. I cooked them until the onions were soft and translucent and the beef started to brown.

Next I added lots of paprika, a can of diced tomatoes, some tomato paste and salt and pepper (be sure to check your labels for no added sugar if you are following the Whole30 diet).

I love the deep rich red color that this easy beef goulash is starting to take on. The paprika also gives the dish a nice smokey flavor.

Next, add the sliced mushrooms and red peppers for a lovely burst of fresh veggies.

Pour your 1 ¾ cups of beef stock into the pot so that it can simmer gently for about an hour and a half.

You can use any type of potato that you like (try sweet potato for a Paleo version of the recipe!). I had small red skinned potatoes so I cut them into pieces and added them to the goulash for an additional 30 minutes.

Once the potatoes were tender, I combined the arrowroot powder with ¼ cup of beef stock and stirred it in to thicken the sauce.

Tasting this one pot Whole30 beef stew

The flavor of this easy beef goulash is bold but still simple. I love using thick chunks of beef instead of taking the easy way with ground beef for an extra special touch. The sauce is rich and tasty with a spicy kick without too much heat.

The recipe gives three hearty servings. Try this delicious Whole30 beef goulash today!

I served this delicious one pot goulash over some cauliflower rice. It gives a bit more of a presentation to the dish and also gives that amazing sauce a place to go after the big bits are gone!

For another great comfort food recipe be sure to try this one pot chicken and barley stew. The flavor is to die for!

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Yield: 3 servings of Whole30 beef stew