Best 8 Ghastly Ghoulash Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey into the realm of the supernatural with our Ghastly Ghoul-iciously Delightful Recipes. Unleash your inner witch or warlock and conjure up a feast fit for a Halloween gathering. From the Bewitching Bat Wings to the Eyeball Meatballs, each recipe is a spooky spectacle. Sink your teeth into the succulent Vampire's Kiss Steak, or let the Zombie Brain Dip tantalize your taste buds. Dare to try the Creepy Crawly Casserole or the Poison Apple Pie, but beware of the Witch's Brew Punch, for its sinister taste might cast a spell on you. So, gather your coven, dim the lights, and let the Ghastly Ghoul-iciously Delightful Recipes guide you through a hauntingly delicious Halloween feast.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH (GULYáS)



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A thoroughly authentic Hungarian Goulash with a richness of flavor that will satisfy both body and soul!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons pork lard (, or butter or bacon grease (pork lard is traditionally used and imparts a great flavor))
1 1/2 pounds yellow onions (chopped)
1/4 cup quality genuine imported Hungarian sweet paprika
1 1/2 pounds stewing beef ( , cut into 1/2 inch pieces )
5 cloves garlic (,minced)
2 red bell peppers (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
1 yellow bell pepper (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
2 tomatoes (,diced)
2 carrots (,diced)
2 medium potatoes (,cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
5 cups beef broth ((traditionally just water is used but beef broth adds so much more flavor))
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds ((optional, not traditional in all regions))

Steps:

  • Melt the pork lard or butter/oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy soup pot over medium high heat and cook the onions until beginning to brown, about 7-10 minutes. Add the beef and cook until the beef is just starting to brown, 7-10 minutes. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic and cook for another 6-8 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, salt, pepper and caraway (if using) (note: paprika becomes bitter if at all scorched). Add the beef broth, bay leaf, return to the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for another 30-40 minutes or until the beef is nice and tender. Add salt to taste. Remove the bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1708 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g

GOULASH



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Not to be confused with the Hungarian dish of paprika-spiced stewed meat and vegetables, this American version of goulash, also referred to as "slumgullion," is made with ground beef and pasta. The beef is cooked down with plenty of aromatics and spices and combined with tomatoes, pasta, and cheese to create the perfect comfort meal. We added paprika to the dish in a nod to its Hungarian counterpart.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
8 ounces cavatappi pasta
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded on the large holes of a box grater (about 1 cup), plus more for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper, the paprika, and Italian seasoning to the beef and stir to combine. Cook, stirring, until the paprika begins to toast and become fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir the tomato paste into the beef mixture to coat, then cook until the paste thickens and deepens in color, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire and beef broth to the beef mixture and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the cavatappi. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Gently stir in the parsley and Cheddar until combined and the cheese starts to melt. Divide the goulash among 6 bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar and chopped parsley.

OLD FASHIONED GOULASH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, large onion, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, veggie broth, tomato sauce, crushed tomato, fresh basil, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, salt and pepper, elbow macaroni

Provided by John Zekany

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion
1 bell pepper
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups veggie broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 can crushed tomato
¼ teaspoon fresh basil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large pan, saute ground beef, garlic, onions, bell pepper in olive oil until browned. Drain.
  • Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasoning, bay leaves, and mix well.
  • Lower heat and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir well until everything is combined.
  • Cover once again and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 19 grams

GHASTLY GHOULASH



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This rich Hungarian beef stew is a labor of love and well worth the effort. Stew beef, such as chuck, becomes super tender when cooked with plenty of red wine, diced tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs for about two hours. Serve alongside buttery noodles tossed with caraway seeds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon paprika
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes
2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh oregano, plus extra leaves for garnish
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
12 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 ounces thick bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
10 ounces small white mushrooms (quartered if large)
1 box (10 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
1 red or green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
Caraway Egg Noodles, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss beef with salt, pepper, and flour in a medium bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Brown half of beef on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer beef to a plate with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining beef and 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add onion to fat in pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook, stirring up brown bits, until most liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Return beef to pot. Stir in paprika, tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; reduce heat. Gently simmer until meat is just tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in carrots and potatoes; continue to simmer until vegetables and meat are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a dry large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add mushrooms, pearl onions, and bell pepper to fat in skillet; cook until vegetables are tender and golden brown, and liquid has mostly evaporated. Add to goulash.
  • Season goulash with salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with bacon pieces and oregano. Serve with caraway egg noodles.

GOULASH



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This goulash recipe is made in American style, using ground beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.

Categories     weeknight meals     comfort food     dinner     main dish

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (15 oz.) can beef broth
1 (15 oz). can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. seasoned salt
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. ground paprika
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 c. elbow macaroni
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, chives, or dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the oil in a large dutch oven or pot and place over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the ground beef, breaking it up into little pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. If a lot of liquid or fat remain in the skillet, drain most and discard.
  • Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, paprika and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and return to a simmer.
  • Add the macaroni and return the pot to a simmer once again. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 12 minutes, until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and fold in the cheese. Stir until it is completely melted into the sauce. Serve topped with chopped herbs, if desired.

HALLOWEEN GROUND MEAT GHOUL-ASH



Halloween Ground Meat Ghoul-ash image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sweet red peppers (look for rectangular shaped field peppers as opposed to small round bell peppers)
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 pounds ground lamb or beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons hot paprika, or ground red pepper or chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups chicken or beef stock
1 cup tomato sauce, tomato puree or passata
1 pound extra-wide egg noodles
3 tablespoons butter, diced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Creme fraiche, for garnish

Steps:

  • Char the peppers evenly under a hot broiler, or over an open flame on the stovetop. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic; cool to handle. Peel the peppers and chop.
  • Heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, in a large Dutch oven or a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the meat dry and add to the pan. Brown and crumble the meat, then season with the Worcestershire, sweet paprika, hot paprika, rosemary, marjoram and some salt and pepper. Add the garlic and onions, and cook until the onions are tender, another 7 to 8 minutes. Next, add the tomato paste and stir 1 minute. Add the roasted peppers, stock and tomato sauce. Simmer to thicken. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat stirring frequently.
  • To serve, heat water to a boil. Salt the water, and cook the egg noodles to al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of the starchy water and drain. Then return the pasta to the hot pot. Add the butter, parsley and some salt. Toss to combine and melt the butter. Add some starchy water if the noodles begin to stick together.
  • Serve the goulash in shallow bowls, nested in the parsley egg noodles, and top with a dollop of creme fraiche.

BEEF GOULASH WITH POTATOES



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Serve this rich beef stew over egg noodles on day two.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds skirt steak, cut crosswise into 4-inch-long pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons sweet paprika, preferably Hungarian
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Sour cream and chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Season steak with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook steak in batches, turning, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Add onions and vinegar to pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and spices; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and potatoes; bring to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Return steak to pot, along with any juices. Cook until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve half of stew for next day; serve remainder with sour cream, parsley, and more pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients. This will make all the difference in the taste of your soup.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. They add a lot of flavor to the soup, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount.
  • Cook the soup over low heat. This will help the flavors develop and prevent the soup from becoming too thick.
  • Let the soup cool slightly before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together even more.
  • Serve with a variety of toppings. This could include things like sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, or croutons.

Conclusion:

Ghoulish Goulash is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a Halloween party or any other spooky occasion. With its rich flavor and creepy presentation, this soup is sure to be a hit with your guests. So gather your ingredients, put on your witch's hat, and get ready to cook up a batch of this bewitching brew!

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