Goulash, a hearty and flavorful stew with origins in Hungary, is a delightful dish that has become popular worldwide. This versatile dish, also known as Hungarian Goulash, is typically prepared with beef, vegetables, and a rich paprika-based sauce. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore two delectable variations of Goulash: Classic Hungarian Goulash and a unique American Goulash. Our Classic Hungarian Goulash recipe stays true to its traditional roots, using beef, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and a blend of Hungarian spices to create a robust and authentic stew. Alternatively, our American Goulash recipe offers a twist on the classic, featuring ground beef, macaroni noodles, and a tangy tomato sauce, resulting in a comforting and family-friendly meal. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful images to guide you through the cooking process. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these two exceptional Goulash recipes, perfect for a cozy dinner with loved ones or a special occasion feast.
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CHEF JOHN'S AMERICAN GOULASH
One of my all-time favorite comfort food meals growing up was the beef goulash they served in my school cafeteria alongside a slice of buttered white bread and a carton of milk. Little did I know that it wasn't really goulash, but an Americanized version, invented to stretch a small amount of beef into enough food for a not-so-small family. This is one of those very simple dishes that does not taste simple--perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Goulash Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
- Cook and stir until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Rinse out the jar with 1 cup water and pour into the pot. Add soy sauce, stir, and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer to let flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a simmer. Add macaroni; simmer, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
- Remove goulash from heat. Discard bay leaves; stir in parsley and Cheddar cheese. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1168.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
BUDAPEST BEEF GOULASH II
Adapted from the New York Times Cookbook. The original lists the first ingredient as "fat."
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h40m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy 2 1/2-quart saucepan.
- Add onions and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomato, green pepper, paprika, beef, tomato paste and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring, until beef loses its red color.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add water, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove meat and set aside.
- Strain liquid.
- Discard solids and return liquid to pot.
- Return meat to pot.
- Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 1031.2, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 27.8
GOULASH
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
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.
GOULASH
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
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.
HUNGARIAN GOULASH I
A spicy way to dress up stew beef. My mom made this when we were kids, and we loved it. It is spicy while not mouth-burning! Can be made with cheaper cuts of beef, and comes out very tender. If it gets too thick, add a little water while it's cooking. Garnish with sour cream.
Provided by ENVIRO2
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Goulash Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onions in oil until soft, stirring frequently. Remove onions and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Coat beef cubes in spice mixture, and cook in onion pot until brown on all sides. Return the onions to the pot, and pour in tomato paste, water, garlic and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1138.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
HUNGARIAN GOULASH II
This is a dish that my aunt gave me. It takes awhile to make, but it is worth it. Hope you like it. Serve over spaetzle or rice.
Provided by RHONDA STORY
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Goulash Recipes
Time 10h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beef in slow cooker, and cover with onion. In a medium bowl, stir together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, and 1 cup water. Pour mixture over beef and onions.
- Cover, and cook on Low for 9 to 10 hours, or until meat is tender.
- Mix 1/4 cup water with flour to form a paste, and stir into goulash. Cook on High for 10 to 15 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1099.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Opt for grass-fed beef, organic vegetables, and flavorful spices.
- Brown the meat well: Browning the meat adds depth of flavor to the goulash. Be sure to brown it in batches over medium-high heat so that it gets a nice crust.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Goulash is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables you like, such as carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, and peppers.
- Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour: The longer you simmer the goulash, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer it for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, over low heat.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Goulash is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Goulash is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. With its rich flavor and hearty ingredients, goulash is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give goulash a try. You won't be disappointed!
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