Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Hungary with our comprehensive guide to preparing the iconic beef goulash. A traditional and versatile stew, beef goulash embodies the essence of Hungarian cuisine, blending rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Our collection of recipes caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can relish this classic dish.
For those seeking an authentic rendition, we present a classic beef goulash recipe that stays true to its Hungarian roots. This version showcases the harmony of tender beef, aromatic paprika, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, capturing the essence of Hungarian culinary heritage.
For those with limited time or seeking a simplified approach, we offer an easy beef goulash recipe that streamlines the cooking process without compromising on taste. With the help of a slow cooker, this recipe allows you to create a succulent and comforting goulash with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
If you're seeking a healthier version, our healthy beef goulash recipe utilizes lean cuts of beef, fresh vegetables, and a reduced-fat cooking method to create a lighter yet equally satisfying dish. This recipe caters to those watching their calorie and fat intake without sacrificing flavor.
For a unique twist on a classic, our beef goulash with dumplings recipe incorporates tender dumplings that add a delightful texture and extra heartiness to the stew. This variation elevates the goulash experience with a satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
Lastly, our vegetarian goulash recipe offers a meatless alternative that's equally packed with flavor. This plant-based rendition uses a variety of vegetables, legumes, and herbs to create a hearty and satisfying stew that caters to vegetarians, vegans, and meat-reducers alike.
BEEF GOULASH
Slavic peasants created this stew using three basic ingredients: equal parts beef and onions, and a healthy dose of paprika. Whether you use sweet or spicy Hungarian paprika, it should be fresh, with a pungent aroma.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Season meat with salt and pepper to taste. Cook meat in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, and adding 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil as needed. Cook each batch of meat until well browned on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes, and transfer to a plate while the next batch browns.
- Reduce heat to low, add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent, about 15 to 20 minutes. Return meat to pot, and add paprika and stock. Stir well to combine. Cook, covered, over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Adjust seasonings. Serve over egg noodles with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chives.
GOULASH
This traditional ground beef goulash recipe from Paula Deen is an easy to make main dish. Ingredients include ground beef, elbow macaroni and fire roasted tomatoes. Prep time is approximately 15 minutes and cooking time takes 15 minutes over medium high heat on the stove top.
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the beef, and brown for 10 minutes, breaking up with the back of your wooden spoon as you stir. Add the onion and continue to cook, while stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, except the macaroni, and cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the macaroni, cover with the lid, and simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Let mixture stand for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with garlic bread and garnish with fresh parsley.
CLASSIC GOULASH
Easy recipe for making a classic goulash. Can also be done in a slow cooker. Inspired by Paula Deen's Bobby's Goulash.
Provided by pathunt
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Goulash Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink and has started to brown, about 10 minutes. Skim off excess fat, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir the meat mixture until the onions are translucent, about 10 more minutes.
- Stir water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt into the meat mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir macaroni into the mixture, cover, and simmer over low heat until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1466.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
CHEF JOHN'S BEEF GOULASH
This Hungarian-style goulash is a thick beef stew that is great served over buttered noodles and garnished with sour cream.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Goulash Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Season beef with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir beef in hot oil in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a large stockpot and reserve drippings in the skillet.
- Return skillet to medium heat; stir onions into the reserved drippings, drizzle olive oil over onions, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the stockpot with beef.
- Combine paprika, caraway seeds, black pepper, marjoram, thyme, and cayenne pepper in the skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and stir; transfer to the beef and onion mixture.
- Stir 3 cups chicken broth into beef mixture. Add tomato paste, garlic, vinegar, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf; place stockpot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until a fork inserts easily into the meat, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1756.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
BEEF GOULASH
Make this hearty beef goulash to feed the family on chilly nights. Stir in the soured cream and parsley for an indulgent, crowd-pleasing supper
Provided by Member recipe by sweetunique
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a flameproof casserole dish or heavy-based saucepan. Sprinkle 700g stewing steak chunks with 30g plain flour and brown well in three batches, adding an extra 1 tbsp oil for each batch. Set the browned meat aside.
- Add in the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the casserole dish, followed by 1 large thinly sliced onion, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 green pepper and 1 red pepper, both finely sliced. Fry until softened, around 5-10 mins.
- Return the beef to the pan with 2 tbsp tomato purée and 2 tbsp paprika. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
- Add in 2 large diced tomatoes, 75ml dry white wine and 300ml beef stock. Cover and bake in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs. Alternatively, cover and cook it on the hob on a gentle heat for about an hour, removing the lid after 45 mins.
- Sprinkle over 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir in 150ml soured cream and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 0.45 milligram of sodium
EASY BEEF GOULASH
"I found the recipe for this stovetop goulash several years ago in an old cookbook," reports Phyllis Pollock of Erie, Pennsylvania. "It really his the spot with warm home-baked bread from the bread machine and a dish of cold applesauce."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry beef in oil for 4-5 minutes or meat is no longer pink. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, broth, vinegar and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine flour and cold water until smooth. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RINDERGULASCH (GERMAN BEEF GOULASH)
A German version of beef goulash I acquired while living in Germany. Adapted from "Lieblings-Rezepte" and translated directly from the German.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Stew
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large stewpot, heat the butter (or bacon grease or lard) until melted.
- Add the beef chunks in small portions and brown on all sides (but not cook all the way through yet);remove each batch as it browns to a covered dish and set aside for now.
- In the same pan, add the bacon, onion, and garlic and saute a few minutes until they begin to wilt and brown, maybe 5-10 minutes or so.
- Return the meat to the pan, and sprinkle with paprika.
- Whisk in the tomato paste until blended,stirring the whole time.
- Add just a little of the broth and bring to a boil,stirring.
- Repeat with a little more broth, after it boils, add the rest of the broth along with the lemon zest.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let stew about 80 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add the diced peppers and the marjoram.
- Test for flavor now- adding as much salt& pepper as you prefer.
- TIP: If you like your peppers to be a little softer, just let it cook a little longer or add them a little sooner.
- Serve ladled over bowls of hot, buttered egg noodles or spaetlze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 1535, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.8, Protein 9.6
SLOW-COOKER BEEF GOULASH
With fall-apart beef, tomatoes and peppers in a creamy, rich stew, our slow-cooker goulash recipe couldn't be easier or more comforting
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Main course, Supper
Time 7h25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the slow cooker to low and heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Season and sear the beef in batches until brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Put the remaining oil in the pan and fry the onions for 10 mins until lightly golden. Add the peppers and garlic, and fry for another 5-10 mins, then stir in the flour and all of the spices. Cook for 2 mins more, then stir in the tomato purée, tomatoes and 400ml beef stock. Season well. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then tip into the slow cooker with the seared beef. Add the remaining stock, if needed, to cover the meat completely. Cover and cook for 6-7 hrs until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season to taste, then swirl the soured cream and most of the parsley through the stew. Scatter over the remaining parsley and some sweet smoked paprika, then serve with small roasted potatoes or brown rice, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 54 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For authentic Hungarian goulash, use a combination of beef chuck and pork shoulder.
- If you don't have paprika, you can substitute a mixture of chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- To make the goulash even more flavorful, brown the meat and onions in batches before adding them to the pot.
- Don't be afraid to add more liquid if the goulash becomes too thick.
- Serve the goulash over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Beef goulash is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also relatively easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights. With its tender beef, rich sauce, and warm spices, beef goulash is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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