**Hungarian Goulash: A Hearty and Flavorful Beef Stew**
Hungarian goulash is a classic beef stew that is rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. This traditional dish is made with tender beef, paprika, and a variety of vegetables, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. The result is a hearty and comforting stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. In this article, we will explore the history of Hungarian goulash and provide three delicious recipes for you to try at home. From a classic Hungarian goulash to a spicy goulash with sausage and a vegetarian goulash, we have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
HUNGARIAN GOULASH
Goulash is a stew or soup filled with meat and vegetables, and this Hungarian Goulash gets its flavor punch from paprika - a spice made from ground sweet peppers, that ranges in flavor from sweet to mild or hot. Our version is served over a plate of freshly cooked egg noodles for a hearty comfort food dinner that can be served any night of the week.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook beef in oil about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except water, flour and noodles. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
- In tightly covered container, shake water and flour until mixed; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1/2 g
HUNGARIAN GOULASH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a cold, heavy 6 to 8-quart stewing pot, fry bacon over low-medium heat until fat is rendered, and then discard bacon slice.
- Saute onions in the bacon fat for a few minutes, do not allow the onions to brown. If bacon does not provide enough fat, add a little olive oil to prevent the onions from sticking. When onions become glossy, add the beef, sauteing with the onions for about 10 minutes, covered, until the meat is browned.
- Meanwhile, chop and crush the garlic with the caraway seeds; add to meat and onions. Remove pot from heat. Stir in paprika rapidly with a wooden spoon. Immediately after paprika is absorbed, add the warm water. The water should just cover the meat, leaving room for potatoes.
- Add beef bouillon cubes. Cover pot and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.
- While stew is braising, prepare the tomatoes by cutting into 1-inch pieces. Core green peppers and cut into strips. After 1 hour of braising, add the tomatoes and green pepper. Add a little more water, if necessary and a little more salt if you need it. Simmer slowly for another 30 minutes.
- Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized cubes and set aside in a bowl of water. Add potatoes, and cook another 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the goulash is done.
- Once goulash is finished, dissolve sour cream and a little of the goulash sauce in a cup. Add to goulash, it should give a creamy consistency. Serve goulash with spaetzle and Cucumber Salad on the side, adding an extra dollop of sour cream to each plate.
- Peel and slice cucumbers very thinly. The side of a metal grater with the wide slots works best here, or you can use a mandoline. Place cucumbers in a flat dish and sprinkle throughout with salt, making sure that all the slices are salted. Leave to rest for 30 minutes. The salt will draw the moisture out of the cucumbers. Cut the onion into paper-thin slices and place in a container. Once the cucumbers have released water, use your hands to squeeze out the excess water and add to the onions. The cucumbers are supposed to be limp, but still crisp.
- In a measuring cup mix vinegar, water, sugar and paprika to create a vinaigrette. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 1/2 hours.
- Serve with a sprinkle of dill and a little dollop of sour cream if desired.
AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH
This recipe was given to me by my sister, who got it from a lady visiting from Hungary in 1961.
Provided by SUSANNAH
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Goulash Recipes
Time 3h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Saute onions until soft, then add beef and brown. Stir in caraway seed, marjoram, garlic and paprika. Pour water over all, lower heat to low and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender, another 45 minutes to 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 84.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
HUNGARIAN GOULASH
Talk about your heirloom recipes! My grandmother made this Hungarian goulash recipe for my mother when she was a child, and Mom made it for us to enjoy. Paprika and caraway add wonderful flavor and sour cream gives it a creamy richness. It's simply scrumptious! -Marcia Doyle, Pompano, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the onions, carrots and green peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle meat with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Transfer to slow cooker., Add broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Combine the flour, paprika, tomato paste, caraway seeds, garlic, sugar and remaining salt and pepper; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Cook noodles according to package directions. Stir sour cream into slow cooker. Drain noodles; serve with goulash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
I have made this for over 25 years-this is real old-fashioned comfort food, if you like the taste of paprika.
Provided by Margaret3
Categories Meat
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Salt and pepper beef, and shake on some paprika.
- In Dutch oven, melt butter and brown meat over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, green pepper, vinegar, tomato sauce, balance of paprika, caraway, marjoram, and water.
- Stir well.
- Simmer, covered, until meat is tender-about 11/2-2 hours.
- Add more water if needed.
- Serve over hot noodles, adding a dollup of sour cream if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 780.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 34.2
REAL HUNGARIAN GOULASH (NO TOMATO PASTE HERE)
It's hard to find a real Hungarian recipe for goulash. This is the real thing. Real goulash has no tomato paste or beans. Eat with a slice of rustic bread. Dip bread in sauce and clean the plate with the bread at the end. Can be eaten with spaetzle.
Provided by mentallo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Hungarian
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt lard in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot lard until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Stir beef and paprika into onions. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup water and simmer, adding more water if moisture gets too low, until meat falls apart and onion sauce is thick, about 1 hour more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 76.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
TOP-RATED HUNGARIAN GOULASH
"With tender beef and a rich flavorful sauce, this entree is an old favorite with my family," says field editor Joan Rose of Langley, British Columbia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown beef, pork and onions in oil over medium heat; drain. Add the water, paprika, salt and marjoram; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. , Just before serving, combine flour and sour cream until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use beef chuck roast or short ribs instead of stew meat.
- Brown the meat in batches to prevent it from stewing.
- Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful goulash. Try carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and bell peppers.
- Use a good quality paprika. Hungarian paprika is the best choice, but Spanish paprika will also work.
- Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
- Serve the goulash with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Hungarian goulash is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious goulash that your family and friends will love.
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