A Hungarian stew of meat (traditionally beef) and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. It can range from a thin soup to a thick stew, depending on regional variations.
From Hungarian 'gulyás,' meaning 'herdsman,' referring to the cattle herders who originally made this dish. It evolved from a simple outdoor soup cooked by Magyar shepherds in the 9th century.
True Hungarian goulash is actually more of a soup than the thick stew many people expect - that's 'pörkölt'! The dish became a symbol of Hungarian identity during Habsburg rule, and paprika (which defines the flavor) was only introduced from the Americas in the 16th century, completely transforming traditional Hungarian cuisine.
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