Best 9 Italian Style Goulash Recipes

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Italian-style goulash, also known as "Gulasch", is a hearty beef stew with a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce. It is a popular dish in Hungary and Italy and has become a beloved dish in many other countries as well. It is typically made with beef, but variations can be made using other meats, such as pork or venison. With its warming and comforting flavors, this dish is perfect for a cold winter day or a cozy family dinner.

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

ITALIAN GROUND BEEF GOULASH RECIPE



Italian Ground Beef Goulash Recipe image

Italian Ground Beef Goulash is a spin on a classic that everyone's going to love. Goulash is comfort food that's quick and easy to make so it's the perfect anytime meal.

Provided by Julie Menghini

Categories     Main

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs ground beef
1 yellow onion (chopped)
3 carrots (sliced thin)
3 celery stalks (sliced thin)
1 green pepper (diced)
28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes (**crushed by hand)
6 oz can tomato paste
32 oz beef broth
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
16 oz Cavatappi pasta (*cooked)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus additional for garnish)
Salt and Pepper
Fresh parsley (chopped as an additional garnish if desired)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or dutch oven combine ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Remove beef and onion from the pan and set aside. Add carrots, green pepper, and celery to the beef juices and cook until they just start to soften. Don't overcook.
  • Drain meat juices from the pan if necessary. Add all remaining ingredients back into the pan except for the parmesan and cooked pasta. Stir to combine and let cook until extra juices cook down. Add the cooked pasta and stir in the parmesan. Add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve in bowls and top with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 577 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN STYLE BEEF GOULASH WITH GNOCCHI



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Beef cubes cooked low and slow on the stove-top until fork tender, in a rich tomato and paprika sauce.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs beef (cut into 1-inch-ish cubes (650g))
1 lb onions (yellow and/or red onion, peeled, halved and sliced (400g))
1-2 Tbsp Olive oil (for cooking onions)
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp plus a couple of fresh thyme sprigs)
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/2 cup tomato paste ((100ml))
1 Tbsp paprika (sweet, preferably Hungarian)
3 cups hot water
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or other large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onions and 1 Tbsp water. Cook onions, stirring regularly until nicely softened and opaque, but not browned, about 4-5 minutes. Add the beef cubes and a sprinkling of salt and cook with the onion, stirring and rotating the beef cubes so they cook on each side, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the paprika and flour and stir in, cooking for about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, oregano and rosemary to the pot and stir just to combine. Pour hot water over the meat and onion mixture, just until the water covers the meat. You may not need all of the 3 cups of water or you may need a bit more. Season the pot with a bit more salt and some freshly ground pepper and stir.
  • Reduce heat to just a bit above low (or what ever setting maintains a gentle simmer. DO NOT COVER POT with lid, but you can set a lid askew over the top, so moisture can escape, but spatters and heat is contained a bit. Simmer for about 3 hours, checking and stirring periodically and adding additional hot water as needed to keep the mixture moist. Generally adding 1/4-1/2 cups of water a couple of times, but only if needed and as needed. As the cooking time nears the end, add only enough water to keep the sauce loose, but not so much that it will thin the lovely, thicker sauce that is forming. The best strategy at the end part of cooking is to add less water, but add it more regularly (every 5-10 minutes). Watch closely during the last part of cooking to make sure the mixture doesn't dry too much and scorch.
  • Taste sauce and add additional salt and pepper, as needed. Serve warm with cooked potato gnocchi, over polenta or pasta. Garnish with some grated Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN STYLE GOULASH RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by mikeimmell

Number Of Ingredients 13

grated parmesan cheese, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
salt and pepper
2 cups cooked pasta of your choice (cooked aldente about 7 min.)
1 (6 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
1 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (optional)
1 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 large onions
2 green peppers, cut up
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/4 cup bacon

Steps:

  • 1. Fry bacon and cut into bite-size pieces. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside. 2. Drain off excess bacon drippings and in the same skillet brown the ground beef/turkey, onions, and green peppers. 3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans if you are using them, mushrooms, Italian Seasoning, and garlic. 4. Cover and cook at medium heat for 15 minutes. 5. Stir in bacon and cooked macaroni. 6. Place in lightly-greased 9x13 casserole dish. 7. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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

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

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.

OLD FASHIONED GOULASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, large onion, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, veggie broth, tomato sauce, crushed tomato, fresh basil, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, salt and pepper, elbow macaroni

Provided by John Zekany

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion
1 bell pepper
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups veggie broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 can crushed tomato
¼ teaspoon fresh basil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large pan, saute ground beef, garlic, onions, bell pepper in olive oil until browned. Drain.
  • Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasoning, bay leaves, and mix well.
  • Lower heat and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir well until everything is combined.
  • Cover once again and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 19 grams

MOMMA'S ITALIAN GOULASH



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Make and share this Momma's Italian Goulash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by heatherdenice

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) bag of klusky noodles
1 (32 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
8 ounces mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 lb Italian sausage, coined
1 -2 teaspoon sugar (not substitute)

Steps:

  • Prepare meat, if using, drain well.
  • While cooking the meat, boil the Klusky noodles per package instructions, drain.
  • Sauce:Combine the tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes in a blender and mix until as smooth as you like. Add the sugar to taste and blend until well mixed.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine noodles, sauce, meat, and mushrooms (if using). Stir well.
  • Hock Family Suggestion:Serve with garlic bread, a salad, and greenbeans. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 1884.4, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 27.9

ITALIAN BEEF AND PEPPERS GOULASH



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This is a family concocted favorite. When I was a kid we called it Diago Goulash...but thats not quite PC. ENJOY!

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (32 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomato
1 quart water
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 -4 green peppers, sliced in strips
2 lbs cubed round steaks or 2 lbs stewing beef
3 tablespoons oil
1 onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In large pan, brown steak in oil.
  • Add onions and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, water, tomatoes and spices.
  • Bring to boil, then Simmer 30 minutes or more.
  • Add green peppers.
  • Cook 15 minutes.
  • (I don't like them too mushy).
  • Serve over rice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef: Opt for chuck roast or beef stew meat for a tender and flavorful goulash.
  • Brown the beef in batches: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning and prevent the meat from stewing.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Add a colorful array of vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers for added flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality paprika: Hungarian paprika is the traditional choice for goulash, but you can also use sweet or smoked paprika depending on your preference.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least an hour: This allows the flavors to meld and the beef to become fall-apart tender.
  • Serve with traditional accompaniments: Pair your goulash with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or spaetzle for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Italian-style goulash is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich paprika sauce, it's sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this Italian-style goulash a try. You won't be disappointed!

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