Best 6 Jennys Goulash Recipes

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"Jenny's Goulash" is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. This classic Hungarian dish is made with beef, vegetables, and a paprika-based sauce. It is typically served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. There are many different variations of Jenny's Goulash, but all of them share a few common ingredients and techniques.

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

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

4-INGREDIENT QUICK & EASY GOULASH



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Looking for quick and easy dinner ideas? Look no further than 4-Ingredient Quick & Easy Goulash! It's simple, easy, family-friendly, budget-friendly comfort food that just seems to be loved by all.

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
1 to 1 1/4 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (10.5 oz.) cans condensed tomato soup
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in salted water, according to package directions. Drain well. Return to the cooking pot.
  • While macaroni is cooking, brown the ground beef and chopped onion together; drain. Add tomato soup, a little salt, and a little pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and heat until the soup is heated through.
  • Add ground beef-soup mixture to the macaroni; stir together until well combined. Season with additional salt & pepper, to taste.

CHEF JOHN'S AMERICAN GOULASH



Chef John's American Goulash image

One of my all-time favorite comfort food meals growing up was the beef goulash they served in my school cafeteria alongside a slice of buttered white bread and a carton of milk. Little did I know that it wasn't really goulash, but an Americanized version, invented to stretch a small amount of beef into enough food for a not-so-small family. This is one of those very simple dishes that does not taste simple--perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Goulash Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 pounds ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 quart chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
  • Cook and stir until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Rinse out the jar with 1 cup water and pour into the pot. Add soy sauce, stir, and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer to let flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a simmer. Add macaroni; simmer, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
  • Remove goulash from heat. Discard bay leaves; stir in parsley and Cheddar cheese. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1168.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

TRADITIONAL GERMAN GOULASH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions, chopped
2 1/4 pounds lean, trimmed stewing beef, such as round eye, and/or pork tenderloin
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds
3 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, or more for extra spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 large green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 large red bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
One 16-ounce can tomato puree
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Spaetzle, egg noodles or dumplings, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and saute the stewing meat until nicely browned. Add the caramelized onions, garlic and caraway seeds. Cook for 1 minute, and then add the paprika, Montreal steak seasoning, onion powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper. Add the green and red peppers, stir and saute until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
  • Add the tomato puree and tomato paste and stir. Add the vegetable broth and 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed, and deglaze the Dutch oven, making sure to loosen anything stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender, about 90 minutes. Serve over Spaetzle, egg noodles or dumplings.

PIONEER WOMAN'S GOULASH RECIPE



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Pioneer Woman's goulash recipe is a delicious blend of ground beef, tomatoes, pasta, and Parmesan for a delicious pasta dish. Here is some information about how to make it as well as some recipes for some goulash variations.

Provided by Emily Hill

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 whole large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lb ground beef
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp (generous) ground thyme
2 (14 ounce) cans of whole tomatoes
1/4 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 lb to 2 Ib rigatoni

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot set over medium-low heat.
  • Cook the onion for a couple of minutes, until it begins to turn translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, making sure not to brown it.
  • Add the ground beef and cook it until browned.
  • Drain off most of the excess fat.
  • Season the mixture with the salt, pepper, and thyme, stirring well.
  • Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juice.
  • Reduce the heat and cover the pot.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Follow the directions on the package for preparing the rigatoni. Be careful not to overcook it! Once cooked, drain and divide between bowls.
  • Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan to the sauce.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  • Serve the pasta topped with the sauce and sprinkle with more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 cal

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

Tips:

  • Using high-quality beef is essential for a flavorful goulash. Look for chuck roast, sirloin tip, or brisket.
  • Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Don't skip the step of deglazing the pan with red wine. This adds a rich depth of flavor to the goulash.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your goulash, such as onions, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and potatoes. This will add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Season the goulash generously with paprika, cumin, and caraway seeds. These spices are essential for authentic Hungarian flavor.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is fall-apart tender. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the goulash with a dollop of sour cream, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Goulash is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich, savory flavor and tender beef, goulash is sure to become a family favorite.

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