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**Mike's Goulash: A Comforting Classic with a Twist**

Mike's Goulash is a hearty and flavorful Hungarian stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. This classic dish is made with beef, vegetables, and a rich paprika sauce. In this article, you'll find two delicious variations of Mike's Goulash: a traditional recipe and a vegetarian version. Both recipes are easy to follow and packed with flavor. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

**Traditional Mike's Goulash:**

This classic recipe features tender beef, a medley of vegetables, and a rich paprika sauce. The beef is browned to perfection, then simmered in a flavorful broth with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes. The paprika adds a vibrant red color and a smoky, slightly spicy flavor. Serve this hearty stew with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

**Vegetarian Mike's Goulash:**

For a meatless twist on this classic dish, try the vegetarian version. This recipe uses hearty mushrooms and vegetables to create a flavorful and satisfying stew. The mushrooms are sautéed until browned, then simmered in a vegetable broth with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes. The paprika adds a vibrant red color and a smoky, slightly spicy flavor. Serve this hearty stew with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

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.

MIKE'S GOULASH



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This is my husband Mike's favorite dish to cook!!

Provided by Janis McRae

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 lb ground chuck
1 1/2 lb ground turkey
2 large onions, choped
2 - 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
3 clove minced garlic
2 Tbsp italian seasoning
4 or 5 bay leaves
4 Tbsp soy sauce
dash(es) onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper
2 1/2 c cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • 1. Brown meats. Add remaining ingredients along with enough water to make desired consistency. You want it rather thick. This is more like a casserole in a pot consistency rather than a sauce.

PICKY MIKE'S GOULASH



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Quick and easy to make. I especially like a goulash in the winter as an alternative to chili. My husband is a VERY PICKY eater, but he loves this dish. This goulash is best on the second day and is great with a salad and garlic bread.

Provided by Nurslinda

Categories     Stew

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken, browned (I prefer lean turkey)
1/2 cup chopped onion, sauted with the meat
2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables (OR 1 can cut greenbeans with juice and 1 can whole kernel corn with juice)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I prefer Hunt's with spices already in it for more flavor)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (I prefer Hunt's with spices already in it for more flavor)
1/2-3/4 cup small elbow macaroni (or dice 1 extra large potatoe or 2 medium potatoes instead of noodles)
3/4 cup water (I use one of the empty veg. cans)
salt and pepper (I prefer the grinder kind of sea salt and black pepper or mixed pepper)

Steps:

  • In a stew or dutch-oven pot, saute meat and chopped onions until brown.
  • Pour off any grease (I use lean turkey, so I don't have extra grease).
  • Add to browned meat& onions all of the remaining ingredients (the order doesn't matter).
  • Stir and bring to boil, then turn down to medium-low or simmer and put lid on pot.
  • Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles (or potatoes) are done.
  • Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to bottom of pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 961.3, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 13.7, Protein 30.9

EASY CLASSIC GOULASH



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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

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large yellow onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 cups water
½ cup sofrito sauce (such as Goya®)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
3 bay leaves
2 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni

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 lean ground beef: This will help to reduce the amount of fat in the goulash.
  • Brown the beef well: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the beef from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the goulash.
  • Use a good quality paprika: This is essential for giving the goulash its characteristic flavor.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the goulash with a side of bread or dumplings: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Mike's goulash is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights. With its combination of lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and delicious sauce, Mike's goulash is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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