Best 5 Spaetzle Goulash Recipes

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Spaetzle goulash is a delightful dish that combines the hearty flavors of Hungarian goulash with the delicate texture of spaetzle, a type of German egg noodle. This classic comfort food is a perfect choice for a cozy dinner with family or friends. With its rich and flavorful sauce, succulent meat, and tender spaetzle, spaetzle goulash is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HUNGARIAN BEEF GOULASH AND SPAETZLE



Hungarian Beef Goulash and Spaetzle image

I received this in the mail - the paper was old and so was the handwriting. There was no return address and no signature, so here it is to enjoy! I have made some adjustments & a few changes. We made it here and it was superb, it tasted just like my mom's. The timing is what may need adjusting, even though we made it - I honestly could not tell how long it took. I also added a few "modern methods" to the cooking and making of the spaetzle.

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons caraway seeds, toasted and ground
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 1/2 lbs beef shank or 2 1/2 lbs beef shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 roasted red peppers, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2-3/4 teaspoon of minced fresh thyme (optional)
1/2-1 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram (optional)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, hand crushed
6 cups low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups low sodium beef broth
3/4 cup sour cream (add more if necessary)
chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish
4 egg yolks
1 egg
1 3/4 cups milk
1 lb all-purpose flour (about 3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 ounces unsalted butter or 3 ounces unsalted margarine

Steps:

  • GOULASH:.
  • In a large heavy pot over medium heat add the bacon and fry for about 5 minutes until crisp and remove to paper towel and reserve.
  • Sauté the onions and sugar until caramelized.
  • Add the garlic and caraway seed.
  • Cook for one minute.
  • Add the sweet paprika, thyme(if using), marjoram(if using), and bay leaf.
  • Sauté another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes, red peppers, and 3 cups of broth.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer 10 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • In a Dutch oven, add the oil and sauté the beef and brown evenly on all sides, turning with tongs; season generously with salt and pepper.
  • While beef is searing, sprinkle the flour evenly in the pot and continue to stir to dissolve any clumps.
  • Deglaze with vinegar and the remaining broth.
  • Pour the contents of the other pan into Dutch oven and bring to a boil, then lower to simmer and cook about 1-1/2 hours until very tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Remove from heat and stir the sour cream into the goulash just before serving.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and broken pieces of crispy bacon.
  • Serve with freshly made spaetzle.
  • SPAETZLE:.
  • In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolks, egg and milk.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix with hand until well blended.
  • Do not overmix at this stage.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
  • Allow the batter to rest for at least 1 hours.
  • Bring salted water to a boil.
  • Place the batter on the end of a cutting board and cut small slices of batter into the water.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes, until done.
  • Transfer cooked spaetzle to a bowl, with a strainer.
  • OR (edited 02/26/06)Place a perforated hotel pan on on top of the pot. Place the batter on the pan and force it through the holes to form spaetzles. Cook 4-5 minutes. Transfer the spaetzle to a different bowl with a strainer.
  • Over high heat, place a large sauté pan until it gets very hot.
  • Add butter and the boiled spaetzle.
  • Sauté until golden.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with the goulash all in one large platter(the spaetzle all round and the goulash in the middle) sprinkle with a generous amount of parsley, over the goulash as well as the spaetzle.
  • Serve with warm loaf of bread so as to sop up all that yummy gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955.4, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 281.9, Sodium 650.4, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 61.1

GOULASH WITH SPATZLE



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This recipe is from an 80s cooking show We're Cooking Now. I've made this several times both with the spatzle, or regular egg noodles.(but the spatzle is kind of fun!)

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs beef round steak, chuck
1 lb sliced onion
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons instantized flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups beef broth
salt and pepper
grated lemon, zest of (to garnish)
3 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cut meat into 1-inch cubes.
  • Brown onions in oil in a large heavy flameproof casserole or saucepan.
  • Add meat cubes and brown.
  • Sprinkle with flour.
  • Add paprika, marjoram, caraway seed and tomato paste.
  • Add stock or enough water just to cover meat.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Add additional flour to adjust the consistency, if desired.
  • SPATZLE: Sift dry ingredients.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Add enough milk to make a heavy dough or batter.
  • Force through large-hole colander into a pot of rapidly boing salted water.
  • Boil for 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove with slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1036, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 358.4, Sodium 1287.3, Carbohydrate 100.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 71.4

GOULASH AND SPATZLE



Goulash and Spatzle image

Provided by Marialisa Calta

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more, to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup lard or chicken fat
2 large onions, peeled and chopped fine
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons flour
3 cups beef broth or water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup minced parsley

Steps:

  • To make the goulash, combine the salt, 1 teaspoon of the paprika, pepper and garlic salt in a small bowl. Season the meat with the spice mixture. Set aside.
  • In a large casserole, heat the lard or chicken fat over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the pieces of meat in one layer and, while stirring constantly, quickly fry the meat until evenly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the onions and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the meat and stir until blended. Add the remaining paprika, reduce the heat to medium low, and stir for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the broth or water, tomato paste and caraway seeds. Cover, and simmer over low heat until meat is tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Set aside to cool, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Reheat the goulash over low heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To make the spatzle, combine the eggs and milk in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside. Combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a separate bowl. Slowly add the flour mixture to the eggs and beat until smooth. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add the remaining salt. Reduce the heat to a simmer, drop 1/2 teaspoons of the dough into the water and simmer until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes after they rise to the surface. Drain, rinse under cold running water, drain again and transfer the spatzle to an ovenproof baking dish. Add the butter, stir, and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
  • Divide the spatzle into individual bowls, spoon the goulash over, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 809, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1182 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

TRADITIONAL GERMAN GOULASH



Traditional German Goulash image

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.

SPAETZLE II



Spaetzle II image

Pinched noodles. These can be frozen after cooking.

Provided by Jill

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Place flour in a medium bowl, making a well for the eggs. Introduce the eggs, and mix with a fork; then knead to form a stiff dough. Pinch off half-inch pieces of batter with fingers, and cook in a large pot of boiling water until dumplings float to the top, 5 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 74.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Opt for the Right Goulash Base: While beef broth is a common choice, experiment with flavorful alternatives like chicken or vegetable broth to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Tenderize Your Beef: Elevate your goulash by marinating the beef in red wine or a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs prior to cooking. This technique helps enhance the tenderness and richness of the beef.
  • Sauté Your Vegetables: Before adding the vegetables to the goulash, sauté them in a separate pan with butter or oil. This caramelization process intensifies their flavor and adds an extra layer of complexity to the dish.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and paprika to brighten the flavors of the goulash. Add them towards the end of the cooking process to preserve their delicate aromas.
  • Serve with Traditional Accompaniments: Authentically pair your goulash with späetzle, a German egg noodle, or mashed potatoes for a comforting and traditional meal.

Conclusion:

Embark on a culinary journey with these delectable goulash recipes that capture the essence of hearty and comforting dishes. Whether you prefer a classic beef goulash or a creative vegetarian variation, these recipes offer a range of flavors and textures to satisfy every palate. Experiment with different ingredients, customize seasonings to your liking, and relish the warmth of a homemade goulash that brings family and friends together. So, don your apron, fire up the stove, and let the aroma of goulash fill your kitchen as you create a memorable dining experience.

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