Best 8 Moms Goulash Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting aroma and flavors of Mom's Goulash, a classic dish that has been passed down through generations. This hearty and flavorful stew features tender beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce made with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and a blend of Hungarian spices. Served over fluffy egg noodles or mashed potatoes, Mom's Goulash is a delightful and nostalgic meal that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. This recipe includes variations to suit different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option with tofu and a gluten-free version using tamari sauce and gluten-free noodles. Additionally, a slow cooker adaptation is provided for those who prefer a hands-off cooking approach.

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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

MOM'S SIMPLE GOULASH



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I actually think my mom got this from an aunt of mine...so simple and you can add anything! We added a couple of things to the original...

Provided by TaraAnn66

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean hamburger
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked (or any other type of small pasta)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
italian seasoning (to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste) or garlic salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Fry hamburger, pepper, and onion in large skillet.
  • Drain fat if needed (if you're not sure, you can also only cook the macaroni part way so that while simmering the uncooked pasta will soak up excess moisture when added to the mixture).
  • Add remaining ingredients and heat well.
  • Add macaroni and heat through.

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
¼ 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

~ MOM'S GOULASH ~



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This is one of my favorite comfort meals when growing up. I still love it today. I made a pot for my folks last night, as they love it even better the next day...They'll be so be happy when I surprise them today. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 - 2 Tbsp oil
1 large each ~ onion, chopped & large green pepper, chopped
3 large cloves, garlic ~ minced
2 lb ground beef cooked & drained ~ sometimes she would split it up and use some italian sausage too
1 - 32 oz beef broth
30 oz each - chopped tomatoes & tomato sauce
1 tsp each - garlic salt, chili powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper - or to taste
1 Tbsp each - italian seasoning, worcestershire sauce & sugar
1 - 1 1/4 lb ( about 2 1/2 cups ) - elbow macaroni
condiments such as cheese & garlic bread

Steps:

  • 1. In a dutch oven, add some oil and brown the peppers and onions until tender. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Crumble the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain and return to pot. Stir in the tomatoes, sauce, seasonings, broth & Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer & stir in the macaroni and cover pot. Continue simmering for about 30 minutes.
  • 2. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 - 20 minutes. Add more seasoning if necessary. If becomes too thick, add more sauce or tomato juice. Serve with cheese and garlic bread. ***This recipe can easily be halved.

MOM'S GOULASH IN THE MICROWAVE



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There were no microwaves when my mom made this, so she did it on the stove top. She never gave us the recipe and I have discovered it through trial and error. You never forget the taste! I started with a recipe in a microwave cookbook and have adjusted the ingredients over time. If anyone is home when you are cooking, you will have company in the kitchen! Serve with Caesar salad, oven-baked garlic butter French bread and red wine. Microwave temperatures vary, so keep checking to see if these power levels work for you.

Provided by Terry McIntire

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon caraway seed
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef into a 2 quart or larger casserole dish. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook in the microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Stir once during cooking. Drain off the grease.
  • Stir the tomatoes, tomato sauce and sugar into the beef, and season with paprika, oregano, caraway seed, cayenne pepper and salt. Cover, and cook in the microwave on power level 8 for about 14 minutes, or until celery is tender and the flavors have blended.
  • Remove from the microwave, and mix in the cooked macaroni. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until heated through. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

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.

MY MOM'S GOULASH



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My mom could put together anything in her cabinets and always make it taste great. This was and always will be my all time favorite meal of hers. I wanted to post it so I wouldn't lose the recipe.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground chuck, browned and drained
1 small onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, diced
1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 green pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients together except the noodles and cook until onion and celery are tender.
  • Add this to 1-lb macaroni noodles or a package of egg noodles which has been cooked.
  • in a separate pot according to directions.
  • Add minced garlic with salt and pepper.
  • Then add the Bay leaf and Marjoram in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Note: You can add your own spices to the mix as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.4, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 147.4, Sodium 1140.6, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 18, Protein 47.6

Tips:

  • For a thicker goulash, use less water or broth and more tomato sauce.
  • To make the goulash spicier, add more paprika or cayenne pepper.
  • For a more flavorful goulash, use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions.
  • If you don't have any egg noodles, you can use other types of pasta, such as macaroni or penne.
  • Goulash can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as bread, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Mom's goulash is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious to eat. It is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious goulash that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mom's goulash a try. You won't be disappointed!

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