Best 8 Beef Gulasch Recipes

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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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEF GOULASH



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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

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
5 pounds beef chuck, well trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 pounds yellow onions, chopped
1/4 cup Hungarian paprika
3 cups Homemade Beef Stock
Sour cream, for garnish
2 pounds broad egg noodles, cooked
Chopped chives, for garnish

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



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs (lean) ground beef
1 large chopped Vidalia onion
1 chopped red bell pepper
4 cloves chopped garlic
3 cups water
1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons Paula Deen Hot Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups elbow macaroni
to taste kosher salt
to taste black pepper
to taste parsley

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



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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

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

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



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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

2 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups chicken broth, divided
¼ cup tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 bay leaf

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



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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

4 tbsp olive oil
700g stewing steak, cut into chunks
30g plain flour
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp paprika
2 large tomatoes, diced
75ml dry white wine
300ml beef stock, homemade or shop-bought
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves
150ml soured cream

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



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"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

1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water

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)



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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

1 lb onion, diced
3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 lb thick bacon, finely chopped
2 1/8 lbs beef shoulder, cut into bite-sized chunks as for stew (trim any visable fat)
2 tablespoons bacon grease or 2 tablespoons lard
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
3 tablespoons tomato paste
5 1/8 cups beef broth
1 lemon, zest of,finely grated
1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 bunch fresh marjoram, stemmed and finely chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
fresh cooked egg noodles or spaetzle noodles, to serve over

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



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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

3 tbsp olive oil
2kg braising or stewing steak, cut into chunks
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 mixed peppers, cut into 4cm chunks
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp flour
2 tsp caraway seeds
2 tsp hot smoked paprika
1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika, plus extra to serve
4 tbsp tomato purée
4 large tomatoes cut into small chunks
400-500ml beef stock
300ml soured cream
small bunch of parsley, chopped

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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