Viennese beef goulash tops comfort-food trend: why diners are flocking to it

When the weather turns cold, a bowl of Viennese-style beef goulash delivers the kind of slow, savory comfort many of us crave — rich meat, a silky onion-thickened sauce, and a restrained use of spices that lets the core flavors sing. This version leans on a few practical techniques that speed the process without sacrificing…