Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stew of beef: "beef goulash" is a specific type of goulash, a Hungarian stew, made primarily with beef as the meat ingredient. The meat is typically browned in fat before being slowly stewed with vegetables, such as onions and bell peppers, and seasoned generously with paprika.

Usage

• "Beef goulash" functions as a compound noun referring to a specific dish. It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., ) or an uncountable noun referring to the food substance.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • The secret to a good beef goulash is high-quality paprika and slow cooking.
  • This restaurant's beef goulash is the best I've ever tasted.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to something that is a mixture or jumble, though this is less common than with the word "goulash" alone.
  • The report was a beef goulash of conflicting data and opinions. (Here, it emphasizes a substantial or "meaty" jumble).

Variants and Related Words

• Goulash (n): The general term for the stew, which can be made with other meats like pork or veal.
• Hungarian goulash (n): Often used synonymously with "beef goulash" to specify the dish's origin.

Synonyms

• Beef stew: A more general term for a stew containing beef, though it may not include paprika as the defining spice.
• Pörkölt: A related Hungarian dish that is thicker than a traditional goulash.

Notes

• "Beef goulash" is a specific culinary term. In the provided reference context, the defining characteristic highlighted is the cooking method: This step (browning) is crucial for developing flavor in the dish.

Noun

1. meat is browned before stewing