Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Name: Hungarian Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 lb. beef for stew (cut into 1-inch chunks); 2 Tbsp. corn oil; 2 medium onions (chopped); 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped); 2 large cloves garlic (minced); 1 Tbsp. paprika; 1/2 c. water; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 tsp. caraway seed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 8 oz. pkg. cooked and drained wide egg noodles

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 lb. beef for stew (cut into 1-inch chunks)
2 Tbsp. corn oil
2 medium onions (chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
2 large cloves garlic (minced)
1 Tbsp. paprika
1/2 c. water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 tsp. caraway seed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 oz. pkg. cooked and drained wide egg noodles

1
Place flour in large sealable plastic food bag.
2
Add beef, half at a time;
3
shake to coat well.
4
In 4-quart saucepot heat corn oil over medium-high heat.
5
Add onions, bell pepper and garlic;
6
saute 3 to 4 minutes or until onions are lightly browned. Remover and reserve.
7
Cook beef half at a time 3 to 4 minutes or until evenly browned on all sides;
8
remove and reserve.
9
Stir in paprika;
10
cook 1 minute.
11
Add water, bouillon, caraway seed, salt, pepper and cooked vegetables.
12
Return beef and its juices;
13
bring to boil.
14
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
15
Serve over egg noodles.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. flour, 1 1/2 lb. beef for stew (cut into 1-inch chunks), 2 Tbsp. corn oil, 2 medium onions (chopped), and more.

Yes, Hungarian Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hungarian Goulash

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