How to Make Hungarian Goulash III - A Step-by-Step Guide

As one of Hungary's most iconic dishes, Hungarian Goulash has been a beloved comfort food for generations. This hearty stew, also known as gulyás or gulyásleves, is deeply rooted in the country's history and cuisine. Traditionally made with tender beef, paprika, and an assortment of vegetables, this dish is perfect for warming up on a cold winter's day.

What sets Hungarian Goulash apart from other stews is its rich, flavorful broth and the use of Hungarian sweet paprika. This key ingr...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into cubes
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Prepare a large pot with cooking spray and place over medium heat; cook the beef stew meat in the pot until completely browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions; cook and stir until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir the water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and mustard into the beef and onion mixture. Place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer the mixture until the beef is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain. Serve the goulash over the noodles.
  • Nutrition

    528 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 755mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 588mg