Best 7 Original Hungarian Goulash Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Hungary with our exploration of the iconic and beloved dish - Goulash. This traditional stew epitomizes Hungarian cuisine, capturing the essence of rich flavors and heartwarming comfort. Our comprehensive guide presents two enticing variations of Goulash, each offering a unique taste adventure. Immerse yourself in the classic Original Hungarian Goulash, a symphony of tender beef, vibrant paprika, and a medley of vegetables, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. Alongside this classic recipe, we introduce a delightful Vegetarian Goulash, a vibrant and flavorful rendition that showcases the versatility of this iconic dish. Crafted with a medley of hearty vegetables, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato-based broth, this vegetarian delight is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipes, complete with step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, will guide you effortlessly through the cooking process. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and prepare to savor the deliciousness of this Hungarian masterpiece.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH (GULYáS)



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A thoroughly authentic Hungarian Goulash with a richness of flavor that will satisfy both body and soul!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons pork lard (, or butter or bacon grease (pork lard is traditionally used and imparts a great flavor))
1 1/2 pounds yellow onions (chopped)
1/4 cup quality genuine imported Hungarian sweet paprika
1 1/2 pounds stewing beef ( , cut into 1/2 inch pieces )
5 cloves garlic (,minced)
2 red bell peppers (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
1 yellow bell pepper (,seeded/membranes removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
2 tomatoes (,diced)
2 carrots (,diced)
2 medium potatoes (,cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
5 cups beef broth ((traditionally just water is used but beef broth adds so much more flavor))
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds ((optional, not traditional in all regions))

Steps:

  • Melt the pork lard or butter/oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy soup pot over medium high heat and cook the onions until beginning to brown, about 7-10 minutes. Add the beef and cook until the beef is just starting to brown, 7-10 minutes. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic and cook for another 6-8 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, salt, pepper and caraway (if using) (note: paprika becomes bitter if at all scorched). Add the beef broth, bay leaf, return to the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for another 30-40 minutes or until the beef is nice and tender. Add salt to taste. Remove the bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1708 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 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

OLD WORLD HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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One of the best goulash recipes I've ever come up with. I think that the original recipie I started out with used 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces instead of ground beef

Provided by Printessa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large red onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can can tomato paste
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon season salt
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
16 ounces elbo macaroni, package, Partially cooked according to directions

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook beef in butter, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  • Do not drain.
  • Place beef and sliced onion in a slow cooker.
  • Mix partially cooked elbo macarroni, beef broth, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, season salt, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper; stir into beef mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 4-5 hours (I always use the longer cook time).
  • Mix water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture.
  • Stir in green pepper.
  • Cover and cook on high heat 30 minutes. Serve with a dolop of sourcream atop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 882.8, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 27.3

HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or bacon drippings
1 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck, tip or round roast or boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large onions, chopped (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups hot cooked egg noodles

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

AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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Here is a recipe for authentic Hungarian Goulash I learned to make from my grandmother and mother who were from Austria-Hungary. We would NEVER consider tomatoes or green peppers or other spices in Goulash. Slow cooking is the secret and you can never use too much paprika. Note: my grandmother made the biscuits from scratch, but I find the Bisquick ones are easier and tastier.

Provided by Pa. Hiker

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
2 bay leaves
1 quart water
4 lbs red potatoes, cubed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk
wide egg noodles
1 pint sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut meat into 1-inch cubes then salt.
  • Chop onions and brown in oil.
  • Add beef and paprika, simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add water, potatoes, bay leaf, and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Separately mix Bisquick and milk.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto boiling stew and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked, wide egg noodles, top with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.4, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 798.6, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.3, Protein 30.7

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 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your goulash will be. Look for fresh, lean beef, sweet paprika, and ripe tomatoes.
  • Brown the meat well: Browning the meat adds flavor and depth to the goulash. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the meat will steam instead of brown.
  • Use a good quality paprika: Paprika is the key ingredient in goulash, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a paprika that is deep red in color and has a strong, slightly smoky flavor.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour: This allows the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
  • Serve with traditional accompaniments: Goulash is traditionally served with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or dumplings.

Conclusion:

Hungarian goulash is a hearty, flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it spicy or mild, with beef or pork, there's a goulash recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give Hungarian goulash a try.

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