Dinner for 8
Goulash Soup
$16.18for 4190 minServes 8
Bacon, beef, vegetables, and paprika simmer slowly in broth for a hearty soup with tender chunks and rich flavor.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $20.97Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.16Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.94Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $1.30Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $32.35 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 190 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$4.04 per serving$16.18 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 lb beef chuck
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups onion
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 3 tbsp sweet hungarian paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 5 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp beef flavor better than bouillon
- 5 cups water
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 russet potatoes
- 3 carrots
- 2 red bell peppers
Steps
- Cut the beef into bite-size pieces, chop the vegetables, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Brown the beef in the bacon fat and vegetable oil in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, then set it aside.
- Cook the onion, garlic, paprika, caraway seeds, flour, tomato paste, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the pot for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, bouillon, water, beef, and bacon, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until the beef is tender and reaches 145 F.
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