🇵🇱 Poland · Food
Polish Beef Goulash
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇵🇱 PLA deeply savory, slow-cooked Polish beef stew that defines comfort food. Tender pieces of brisket are simmered in a rich, paprika-infused sauce until they melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Cut 800g of beef brisket into 3cm cubes, ensuring you remove any overly tough silverskin.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of lard in a heavy pot and brown the beef in batches over high heat until well-seared.
- 3
Remove the meat, then add the remaining lard and 3 chopped onions to the pot, sautéing until soft.
- 4
Stir in 2 tbsp of sweet paprika and 2 tbsp of tomato paste for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Return the beef to the pot, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 500ml beef stock, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Cover and simmer on low heat for 70-80 minutes until the beef is fork-tender and sauce thickens.
- 7
If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid for the final 10 minutes to allow reduction.
- 8
Serve hot, ideally with kopytka (potato dumplings) or thick slices of dark rye bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best cut of beef?+
Beef brisket (mostek) or shoulder (łopatka) are ideal because they require slow cooking and break down into tenderness.
Can I use hot paprika?+
Yes, if you enjoy spice, replace half of the sweet paprika with hot paprika for a classic heat.
Is it better the next day?+
Absolutely; like many stews, the flavors meld and deepen after resting in the refrigerator overnight.
How can I thicken the sauce?+
If needed, add a slurry of 1 tbsp flour mixed with cold water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
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