Best 8 Mama Marys Goulash Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Hungary with Mama Mary's Goulash, a hearty and flavorful beef stew that epitomizes the essence of Hungarian cuisine. This traditional dish, pronounced "goo-yash," is a delectable symphony of tender beef, aromatic paprika, and a medley of vegetables, simmered to perfection in a rich and savory broth. As you delve into the depths of this beloved stew, you'll encounter variations such as the classic Beef Goulash, the hearty Pork Goulash, and the tantalizing Mushroom Goulash, each offering its own unique twist on this iconic dish. Vegetarian Goulash, with its vibrant array of vegetables, caters to those with a plant-based preference, while the Slow Cooker Goulash promises effortless preparation for busy home cooks. And for those seeking a taste of Hungary's culinary heritage, there's the Authentic Hungarian Goulash, a testament to the country's rich culinary traditions. So, prepare your taste buds for a delightful adventure as you explore the diverse flavors of Mama Mary's Goulash, a Hungarian masterpiece that will warm your heart and satisfy your soul.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CHEAP AND EASY GOULASH



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My Mom used to make this for us all of the time. This is a quick, inexpensive and delicious one pot meal. She always served it with homemade garlic rolls, but I love to serve it with Recipe #256914.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
1 (16 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni- reserving the cheese packet for later.
  • Brown ground beef with onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the ground beef is completely cooked through and the onions are soft.
  • Drain the macaroni and add tomato sauce, butter and reserved cheese packet. Mix until well combined. Add the ground beef mixture, again, mix until well combined. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 1069.2, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 26.4

MAMA'S GOULASH



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When my Mama would make this we would all come running to the supper table. It is just a fantastic one skillet meal that everyone loves.

Provided by Janet Crow

Categories     Casseroles

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground hot pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
8 oz tomato sauce
14 1/2 oz petite diced tomatoes with juice
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
2 c beef broth
1/2 c water
1 1/4 c uncooked elbow macaroni
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a large, deep sided skillet brown the ground beef and the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off the grease and lower the heat to medium. Add in the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in the worcestershire, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice and seasonings. Add the broth, water and uncooked elbow macaroni. Stir to combine, cover and cook till noodles are tender, about 7-8 minutes. Turn off the heat, uncover and top with the cheese. Cover back up and let it sit till the cheese is nice and melted.

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.

MAMA MARY'S GOULASH



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Categories     Beef     Pasta     Fry     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-16 oz. package broad egg noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. yellow onion, sliced into medium slivers
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can chopped tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

  • Start a pot of water and cook pasta according to the package directions. At the same time add next three ingredients to a hot skillet, breaking up the ground beef. Salt to taste. Cook in hot skillet about 3 minutes, stirring to break up the ground beef to a desired size. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until meat is done and any water released is evaporated. Add the can of tomatoes, with juice, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer while the pasta cooks. Pepper to taste at this point. Drain pasta thoroughly and return to pot. Add contents of skillet to pot and mix lightly. Cover pot and let Mama Mary's Goulash rest for a bit, then serve.

MOM SYKES' HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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The lemon flavor gives you a pleasant surprise in this tender goulash served over egg noodles.

Provided by Gail Laulette

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 pinch caraway seeds
1 pound onion, sliced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef consomme
1 (10 ounce) package broad egg noodles, cooked, rinsed, drained (Kosher for Passover)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the stew meat, caraway seeds, onion and paprika. Cook and stir until the meat is browned, and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and lemon zest, and cook for about a minute, then stir in the tomato paste and beef consomme, adding water if necessary to cover the meat. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Just before the meat is done cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and serve the goulash spooned over the egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 282.1 mg, Fat 61.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 73.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.9 g, Sodium 800.8 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

MOM'S GOULASH



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I make this a lot. Ours is a different variation and simpler. I put peas in mine; the boys leave them out, lol. My sister said I was not remembering that Mom used corn instead of peas. I checked and, yes, the heifer was right, grrr, lol, so you can put corn in too.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb hamburger
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (17 ounce) can peas, drained or
1 (17 ounce) can corn, drained
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute hamburger with chopped onion. Drain grease.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Cook macaroni in boiling water until tender; drain.
  • Add cooked macaroni to hamburger.
  • Add canned tomatoes, peas and/or corn.
  • Cook until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese, optional.

MOM'S GOULASH



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This is a wonderful and simple recipe from my German Mother. I usually make this soup a day before serving since it tastes better the day after making it.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds beef stew meat, diced into 1 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
ΒΌ teaspoon paprika
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 large potatoes, scrubbed and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chili without beans

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Brown seasoned beef and onion in oil until all sides are brown. Cover with water and simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until tender. Add water whenever level goes below the ingredients.
  • An hour before serving, add potatoes and chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896 calories, Carbohydrate 93.7 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 533.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

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

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of paprika for a smoky flavor.
  • If you like your goulash spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • For a thicker goulash, add a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to the liquid before simmering.
  • Serve goulash with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Mama Mary's goulash is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and juicy, the vegetables are cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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