Best 6 Moms Hungarian Goulash Recipes

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Moms Hungarian goulash is a hearty, flavorful stew that is sure to warm your soul on a cold day. Originating from Hungary, this classic dish is traditionally made with beef, paprika, and a variety of vegetables. The key to a great goulash is to use high-quality ingredients and let the flavors meld together slowly. Serve it with a side of egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

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

MOMS' HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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My mom makes great goulash. Being Hungarian, on my mothers' side, I learned very early how to make goulash. It's a staple in my house during those cold winter months. I've made it with beef, pork, lamb even chicken. Great when you're on a budget. BUT, you have to use Hungarian paprika, it's a whole other flavor! Goulash should be thick and you should be able to taste the paprika! I've seen some recipes and well they aren't authentic.

Provided by veraj9170

Categories     Stew

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups yellow onions
3 cups bell peppers
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
4 cups boneless beef cubes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Which ever type of meat you use, cut into bite size pieces and set aside. Roughly chop your onions and peppers and in large pot add oil, onions, peppers and saute til soft add meat and just brown slightly. Add paprika, cayenne (if using). To this also add your flour and stir until combined. Don't add all 4 cups of water at once! Add enough water to just cover (you should still be able to see the meat - too much water and you'll make soup).
  • Cover and bring to boil. Once this boils, lower heat to med low and let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. It has to cook slowly to really absorb flavors and the meat must be very soft. Stir occasionally so that the bottom doesn't stick and burn and if you need to add LITTLE bit of water. It has to be thick once it's cooked through.
  • Test your meat for doneness, if it's easily cut with a fork it's good. Season with salt and pepper. You can serve with cooked noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
  • We do the mashed potatoes. And if we have leftover mashed potatoes (I make a lot of mashed potatoes!) I always make my "Potato Fake Out".

HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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A rich, flavorful, and comforting beef stew (or soup) that's easy to prepare in one pot!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs. beef chuck or boneless stewing beef, cut into 1-inch chunks
⅓ cup flour
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes (not drained)
3 large onions, diced
3 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 ½ lbs. red potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (optional)
1 cup beef broth
2-3 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground caraway seed
Optional, for serving: mashed potatoes; egg noodles; spaetzle; crusty bread
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley; sour cream

Steps:

  • Place beef in a large Ziploc bag. Add flour, plus a dash of salt and pepper. Seal the bag and toss so that the beef chunks are coated in flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot (but not smoking), brown the beef on both sides until the chunks turn a rich color (about 8-10 minutes). Don't stir the beef too much as it's cooking - you want to allow it to sit on one side and brown before turning it over or stirring it again.
  • Add diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes (if using), beef broth, paprika, tomato paste and caraway seed. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Once the broth boils, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the stew to simmer until the meat and vegetables are tender (approximately 2 hours). Remove lid during the final 10-15 minutes to allow the broth to thicken, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve goulash in bowls, or on plates over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups, Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 485 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 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

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.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef chuck roast or short ribs instead of stew meat.
  • Brown the meat in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a good quality paprika for the best flavor. Hungarian paprika is ideal, but Spanish paprika is also a good option.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender. The longer you simmer it, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve goulash with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Hungarian goulash is a hearty, flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich broth, tender meat, and delicious vegetables, goulash is a dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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