Cultures/Hungarian/Gulyás (Goulash)
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Gulyás (Goulash)

Gulyás is a hearty Hungarian stew made with beef, vegetables, and paprika, known for its rich and warming flavors. It holds a special place in Hungarian culture as a traditional shepherd's dish that evolved into a national culinary symbol.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Originating from Hungarian herdsmen (gulyás meaning 'herdsman'), the dish was traditionally cooked over an open fire in a cauldron during cattle drives in the Great Hungarian Plain.

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