Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country.

How did goulash get its name?

The word gulya means 'herd of cattle' in Hungarian, and gulyás means 'herdsman' or 'cowboy'. The word gulyás originally meant only 'herdsman', but over time the dish became gulyáshús ('goulash meat') – that is to say, a meat dish which was prepared by herdsmen.

What's the meaning of the word goulash?

1 : a stew made with meat (such as beef), assorted vegetables, and paprika. 2 : a round in bridge played with hands produced by a redistribution of previously dealt cards. 3 : a mixture of heterogeneous elements : jumble.