Potato Gulasch is a classic Austrian dish that is perfect for cold winter nights or any time you're craving some hearty comfort food. This savory stew is made with potatoes, onions, garlic, and paprika, giving it a rich, earthy flavor.

Potato Gulasch is a flavorful and filling stew that is perfect for those chilly days when you need something to warm you up. The combination of tender potatoes, savory onions, and fragrant garlic makes this dish a true comfort food. The addition of sweet paprika and caraway seeds adds a unique and delicious flavor that sets it apart from other stews.

Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

1- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces

2- 2 large onions, chopped

3- 3 cloves garlic, minced

4- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika

5- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

6- 1 teaspoon salt

7- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

8- 3 cups vegetable broth or water

9- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

10- 1/4 cup flour

11- 1/4 cup tomato paste

12- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

13- Sour cream or yogurt, for serving (optional)

14- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.

2- Add the minced garlic, sweet paprika, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

3- Add the chopped potatoes and vegetable broth or water. Stir well and bring to a boil.

4- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

5- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, tomato paste, and red wine vinegar. Add this mixture to the pot and stir well to combine. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

6- Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt (if using) and some chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes:

1- This dish can be made with meat (typically beef or pork) as well. Simply add the meat along with the onions in step 1 and cook until browned before continuing with the recipe.

2- For a spicier version of this dish, add some hot paprika or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.

3- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 314
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 638mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 38g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 5g

Here's the nutritional information for each item:

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces:

• Calories: Approximately 480 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 110g
• Protein: Approximately 12g
• Fat: Approximately 1g
• Sodium: Approximately 40mg

2 large onions, chopped:

• Calories: Approximately 100 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 24g
• Protein: Approximately 2g
• Fat: Approximately 0g
• Sodium: Approximately 10mg

3 cloves garlic, minced:

• Calories: Approximately 15 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 3g
• Protein: Approximately 0.6g
• Fat: Approximately 0g
• Sodium: Approximately 1mg

2 tablespoons sweet paprika:

• Calories: Approximately 30 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 6g
• Protein: Approximately 1g
• Fat: Approximately 1g
• Sodium: Approximately 1mg

2 teaspoons caraway seeds:

• Calories: Approximately 10 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 1g
• Protein: Approximately 0.4g
• Fat: Approximately 0.5g
• Sodium: Approximately 0mg

1 teaspoon salt:

• The nutritional values for salt are negligible as it is used for seasoning.

1/2 teaspoon black pepper:

• The nutritional values for black pepper are negligible as it is used for seasoning.

3 cups vegetable broth or water:

• Nutritional values depend on the specific type and brand of vegetable broth used. A typical serving (1 cup) of vegetable broth may contain around:
• Calories: Approximately 10-15 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 1-2g
• Protein: Approximately 1g
• Fat: Approximately 0g
• Sodium: Approximately 400-800mg (varies widely)

1/4 cup vegetable oil:

• Calories: Approximately 480 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 0g
• Protein: Approximately 0g
• Fat: Approximately 54g
• Sodium: Approximately 0mg

1/4 cup flour:

• Calories: Approximately 110 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 23g
• Protein: Approximately 3g
• Fat: Approximately 0g
• Sodium: Approximately 0mg

1/4 cup tomato paste:

• Calories: Approximately 35 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 8g
• Protein: Approximately 2g
• Fat: Approximately 0g
• Sodium: Approximately 100mg

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar:

• Calories: Approximately 3 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 0.1g
• Protein: Approximately 0g
• Fat: Approximately 0g
• Sodium: Approximately 0mg

Sour cream or yogurt, for serving (optional):

• Nutritional values depend on the type and brand of sour cream or yogurt used. A typical serving (2 tablespoons) of plain, low-fat yogurt may contain around:
• Calories: Approximately 15 kcal
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 2g
• Protein: Approximately 2g
• Fat: Approximately 0g
• Sodium: Approximately 15mg

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional):

• The nutritional values for fresh parsley are negligible as it is used for garnishing.

Please note that the values provided are approximate and can vary based on factors such as ingredient substitutions and cooking methods.

Enjoy your delicious and hearty Potato Gulasch!