When the cold weather hits, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of goulash, a classic Hungarian dish that combines beef, vegetables, and a paprika-infused broth. While goulash is typically simmered on the stovetop for hours, there is a quicker and easier way to satisfy your craving: cooking it in the microwave. With its speed and convenience, microwave goulash is the perfect weeknight meal for busy families. Simply gather your ingredients, throw them in a microwave-safe bowl, and let the microwave do the rest. In just a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional goulash, you'll have a delicious and hearty meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S GOULASH IN THE MICROWAVE
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
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'S SKILLET GOULASH
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe as an easier way to make goulash. It tastes better than the kind I made with tomato sauce!
Provided by ShaniRage
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta and drain.
- Cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes. Drain.
- Stir in cooked pasta and remaining ingredients.
- Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 761.4, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 12.5, Protein 33.8
MOM'S GOULASH IN THE MICROWAVE
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 Goulash
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
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'S SIMPLE GOULASH
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
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 IN THE MICROWAVE
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.
Tips:
- Use a large enough bowl: The mixture will expand as it cooks, so make sure you have a bowl that is large enough to accommodate it.
- Don't overcook the pasta: The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy.
- Use a microwave-safe bowl: This is essential for safety reasons. Make sure the bowl is labeled as microwave-safe before using it.
- Stir the mixture halfway through cooking: This will help to ensure that the mixture cooks evenly. Microwave for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Add cheese and seasonings to taste: Once the pasta is cooked, stir in your desired amount of cheese and seasonings. Serve immediately.
- For a creamier goulash: Add 1/2 cup of milk or cream to the mixture before cooking.
- For a spicier goulash: Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the mixture before cooking.
- For a vegetarian goulash: Omit the beef and add an extra cup of vegetables.
Conclusion:
Microwave goulash is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It can be easily customized to your own taste preferences, and it is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and pasta. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give microwave goulash a try!
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