goulashes

Goulashes is the plural of goulash, a hearty Hungarian stew traditionally made with beef, onions, and generous amounts of paprika.

The dish has spread throughout Central Europe with regional variations, sometimes including potatoes, peppers, or caraway seeds.

In casual use, goulash can refer to any thick, spiced meat stew or, more loosely, to a confused jumble or mixture of things: The proposal was a goulash of competing ideas.