Best 8 Moist Hungarian Goulash Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Hungarian Goulash, a hearty and flavorful stew that embodies the culinary heritage of Hungary. This traditional dish, pronounced "goo-yash," is a delectable blend of tender beef, aromatic spices, and vibrant vegetables, simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Originating from the heart of Central Europe, Hungarian Goulash has captivated taste buds for centuries, earning its place as a national treasure.

Our collection of Hungarian Goulash recipes offers a delightful journey through variations of this classic dish. From the traditional "Classic Hungarian Goulash" recipe that stays true to its roots, to the "Easy Hungarian Goulash" recipe that streamlines the process without compromising on flavor, we have options for every skill level and time constraint.

For those seeking a smoky and paprika-infused delight, the "Smoky Hungarian Goulash" recipe incorporates a blend of paprika, cumin, and smoked paprika to create a captivating flavor profile. If you prefer a more substantial stew, the "Beef and Sausage Hungarian Goulash" recipe combines ground beef and sausage for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Vegetarians and vegans can also partake in the Goulash experience with our "Vegetable Hungarian Goulash" recipe. This vibrant dish showcases a medley of colorful vegetables, simmered in a flavorful broth infused with paprika, cumin, and other aromatic spices.

No matter which recipe you choose, Hungarian Goulash promises a culinary adventure that will warm your soul and leave you craving for more. Let's embark on this gastronomic journey and discover the secrets behind this beloved Hungarian stew.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HUNGARIAN GOULASH I



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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

⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 onions, sliced
2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt

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

EASY HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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This easy-to-make traditional Hungarian beef dish is cooked with paprika, finished with sour cream, and served over buttered noodles.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 to 3 pounds boneless chuck roast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
4 medium sweet onions (sliced and separated into rings)
8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms (or cremini mushrooms, brushed clean and cut in half)
1 head garlic (about 12 cloves, peeled, large cloves cut in half)
1/2 cup sweet red wine
1 3/4 cups beef broth
1 (4-ounce) jar diced roasted red peppers
1/4 cup sweet Hungarian paprika
1 cup sour cream
4 cups cooked buttered noodles
A handful of chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Return beef and any accumulated juices to the pan. Stir until well-combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 479 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 44 g, ServingSize 8 servings Hungarian goulash, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MOIST HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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In Aurora, New York, Mary Smith prepares a traditional dish of saucy round steak for a satisfying supper. "My mother came to this country from Hungary and brought the recipe with her," she writes. "I like it with a lettuce salad full of cucumbers and tomatoes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef cubes and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, cook beef and onion in butter and oil until onion is tender. Stir in broth, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, marjoram, caraway seeds and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender. , Serve over noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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I found this recipe in one of those cookbooks you can buy at the check out stand. I've altered it to fit my allergies and my family's tastes. The original recipe called for 1 lb of boneless beef sirloin cut into thin strips, but I actually prefer to use ground beef. Serving size is 1 1/4 cups.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, coarsley chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
4 1/2 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked (I use Tinkyada rice pasta)

Steps:

  • Spray a 12-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef, onion and green pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, sugar, salt, and caraway seed.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Add rotini.
  • Rduce heat to medium; cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until rotini is tender stirring occasionally.

AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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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

2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, diced
2 pounds flank steak
⅛ teaspoon caraway seed
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 clove garlic, minced
5 tablespoons paprika
2 cups water
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste

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



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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

3 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
3 pounds beef stew meat
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash sugar
12 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 strip bacon
2 onions, medium dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove
Pinch caraway seeds
2 tablespoons good quality sweet paprika (see Cook's Note)
2 cups warm water
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 whole canned tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper
4 or 5 potatoes
2 tablespoons sour cream, plus more for plating
1 pound prepared spaetzle, as an accompaniment
Cucumber Salad, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
2 cucumbers
Seasoned salt
1/2 onion
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch dill, dried or fresh (optional)
Dollop sour cream (optional)

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.

MOMS' HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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My mom makes great goulash. Being Hungarian, on my mothers' side, I learned very early how to make goulash. It's a staple in my house during those cold winter months. I've made it with beef, pork, lamb even chicken. Great when you're on a budget. BUT, you have to use Hungarian paprika, it's a whole other flavor! Goulash should be thick and you should be able to taste the paprika! I've seen some recipes and well they aren't authentic.

Provided by veraj9170

Categories     Stew

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups yellow onions
3 cups bell peppers
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
4 cups boneless beef cubes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Which ever type of meat you use, cut into bite size pieces and set aside. Roughly chop your onions and peppers and in large pot add oil, onions, peppers and saute til soft add meat and just brown slightly. Add paprika, cayenne (if using). To this also add your flour and stir until combined. Don't add all 4 cups of water at once! Add enough water to just cover (you should still be able to see the meat - too much water and you'll make soup).
  • Cover and bring to boil. Once this boils, lower heat to med low and let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. It has to cook slowly to really absorb flavors and the meat must be very soft. Stir occasionally so that the bottom doesn't stick and burn and if you need to add LITTLE bit of water. It has to be thick once it's cooked through.
  • Test your meat for doneness, if it's easily cut with a fork it's good. Season with salt and pepper. You can serve with cooked noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
  • We do the mashed potatoes. And if we have leftover mashed potatoes (I make a lot of mashed potatoes!) I always make my "Potato Fake Out".

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef chuck roast or short ribs.
  • Brown the meat in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom to evenly distribute heat and prevent burning.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the goulash over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Moist Hungarian Goulash is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender beef, rich sauce, and aromatic spices creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, this goulash is sure to hit the spot. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this Moist Hungarian Goulash a try.

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