Goulash is a hearty and flavorful stew with origins in Hungary. It is typically made with beef, vegetables, and paprika, and often served with dumplings, noodles, or potatoes. Goulash is a popular dish in many parts of the world, and there are many different variations on the recipe.
This article provides three easy goulash recipes: a classic beef goulash, a vegetarian goulash, and a slow cooker goulash. All three recipes are packed with flavor and sure to please even the most discerning palate. The classic beef goulash is made with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and a rich paprika sauce. The vegetarian goulash is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and a flavorful tomato sauce. The slow cooker goulash is a great option for busy weeknights, as it can be prepared in the morning and cooked on low all day.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. Goulash can be served as a main course, or it can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or empanadas. It can also be frozen for later use.
EASY CLASSIC GOULASH
This version of classic American beef goulash makes an easy one-pot meal for the whole family. We love it.
Provided by Dawn Bohler
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir onion and garlic into beef; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, sofrito, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves into beef mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
- Pour macaroni into beef mixture, cover the pot, and continue simmering until pasta is tender and flavors are completely blended, about 25 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1270.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
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
EASY HUNGARIAN GOULASH SOUP
This soup is similar to one made by my mother years ago. Brimming with potatoes, rutabagas, carrots and onions, it's a rich, flavorful meal in a bowl!-Julie Polakowski, West Allis, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h40m
Yield 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove beef; drain drippings. Heat remaining oil in the same pan; saute onions for 8-10 minutes over medium heat or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the paprika, caraway, pepper, cayenne and salt if desired; cook and stir 1 minute. Return beef to pan. Add broth, potatoes, carrots and rutabagas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender and meat is almost tender., Add tomatoes and red pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK AND EASY GOULASH
A homemade meal easy enough for a busy college student! Hearty beef and cheese with noodles and corn.
Provided by Adriane
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Goulash Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef; drain.
- Heat through over medium the beef, spaghetti sauce, corn, chopped onion and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 885.3 calories, Carbohydrate 101.1 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1314 mg, Sugar 21.6 g
EASY GOULASH
Noodles in a mild tomato sauce with ground beef and cheese, an easy weeknight meal that's also great left over. I sometimes add frozen or thawed peas to sneak in some veggies. You can really use any kind of pasta.
Provided by MollyBrook
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain macaroni and return to pot.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir tomato soup and tomato sauce into the beef; pour into pot with macaroni and stir. Transfer macaroni mixture to a 1.5-quart baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 583.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
EASY MEXICAN GOULASH
My stepson loves tacos, so I whipped this up one night when I didn't have taco shells.
Provided by Cacki
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, bell pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add tomatoes, corn, salsa, and taco seasoning. Cover and simmer while preparing macaroni.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Stir macaroni into beef mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 920.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
EASY BEEF GOULASH
Make and share this Easy Beef Goulash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Toadi
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large skillet, brown ground beef.
- Drain the fat.
- Sprinkle noodles over the meat.
- Combine water, tomato sauce, and onion soup mix. Pour over noodles, do not stir.
- Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 635.3, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 17.6
EASY GOULASH
This is not the traditional Hungarian recipe by any stretch of the imagination. My mother "threw this together" back in the late 1960s and named it goulash, when she was a young bride and money was very tight. I took her "recipe" and altered it to my own taste, mainly by adding spices. The last time I prepared this dish I made measurements, so I could share this tasty concoction with you. I serve this with a side green salad, garlic toast, and plenty of grated parmesan cheese on top. Note: Without the noodles, this recipe makes a great stir-in to your favorite canned spaghetti sauce!
Provided by D. Todd Miller
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place ground beef and onion into large pan and season with spices, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is done but not browned. (If the beef is very lean, you may need a bit of oil to get things started).
- Add brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and mustard to the cooked beef mixture. Stir until all is very well blended. Reduce heat to simmer.
- While beef mixture is simmering, prepare the noodles or macaroni according to package instructions.
- When noodles are done, drain them and add them to the pan with the beef mixture. Mix everything very well and serve immediately.
EASY GOULASH SKILLET
This hearty, healthy meal is quick to make with items on hand. Ground beef is cooked in a tomato sauce with kidney beans and vegetables, then mixed with macaroni. Any vegetable can be used for the corn and celery, depending on your preferences.
Provided by Tee Lee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions on package, reserving a little bit of pasta water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef and cook about 5 minutes, until meat is not quite cooked through.
- Add onion and garlic, and saute about 2 minutes.
- Add celery, corn and kidney beans, cook about 2 minutes, or until corn is thawed.
- Stir in tomato paste, add diced tomatoes, italian seasoning and paprika.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 5-10 minutes to let flavors combine.
- Stir cooked macaroni and reserved pasta water into beef and tomato mixture and serve.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired.
DAVID'S EASY BEEF GOULASH
A simple yet delicious cold-night favorite.
Provided by sheaters
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stew meat in hot skillet to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Pour water into skillet. Stir tomato paste and onion soup mix into the water. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer until the beef is tender enough to easily cut with a fork, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 730.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
EASY BEEF GOULASH
Quick and easy main dish and very satisfying. I guarantee there won't be any leftovers!
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Beef
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In large skillet, brown beef; drain. sprinkle uncooked noodles over meat.
- 2. Combine water, tomato sauce and onion soup mix. Pour over noodles in skillet. Do not stir. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir.
- 3. Serve with a salad and French bread.
QUICK & EASY HAMBURGER GOULASH
YUMM...LOVE A GOOD GOULASH! credit for the pic: www.thesouthernladycooks.com
Provided by Tracy Joyner
Categories Burgers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is browned. Drain off grease from hamburger.
- 2. Add soup, tomatoes and all other ingredients except pasta. Cook until mixture starts to boil. Add pasta and simmer until it is tender, about 12 minutes.
- 3. Note: Could sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving.
INDIANA FARMHOUSE GOULASH, QUICK AND EASY
This was a once a week supper when I was in high school. Its quick and easy. You can vary the taste with chili powder or garlic. You can add other veggies, if you like. Or top with cheese. Its just a quick basic supper Mom relied on and, when we were kids, we loved it. I still make it once a month or so. Good comfort food.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Beef
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook macaroni in water as directed on package. Drain and set aside. Brown hamburger and onion in a large frying pan or electric skillet. Drain oil. Add tomatoes and cooked beef and onion mixture. Stir in spices and and veggies used. Cook for 10-15 minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot in big flat bowls with warm bread. Note: You can sprinkle on some grated cheese if you like.
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef: Opt for chuck roast or stew meat for a rich, flavorful goulash.
- Brown the beef properly: Searing the beef before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Onions, carrots, bell peppers, and potatoes are classic goulash additions, but feel free to experiment with other vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or corn.
- Add paprika for a smoky flavor: Paprika is a key ingredient in goulash, and it provides both flavor and color.
- Use beef broth or stock for a richer flavor: Water can be used, but broth or stock will add more depth of flavor to the stew.
- Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour: This allows the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and crusty bread: These are classic accompaniments to goulash that add a touch of richness and texture.
Conclusion:
Goulash is a hearty, flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich sauce, goulash is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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