Hungarian Goulash
Hungarian Goulash is a hearty and flavorful stew that brings together tender beef, aromatic onions, and a rich blend of spices. The combination of paprika and Worcestershire sauce creates a deep, savory profile that perfectly complements the dish. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, it's sure to satisfy any appetite.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. beef for stew, cubed ⓘ
- 1 medium onion, sliced ⓘ
- 1 small clove garlic ⓘ
- 1/4 c. shortening ⓘ
- 1 1/2 c. water ⓘ
- 3/4 c. catsup ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar ⓘ
- 2 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 2 tsp. paprika ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard ⓘ
- dash of cayenne red pepper
- 1/4 c. cold water ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. flour ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in shortening until beef is brown; drain.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, and red pepper.
- Heat to boiling.
- Reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer until beef is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Can also put in crock-pot on low for 8 to 9 hours.
- Shake 1/4 cup cold water and flour in a tightly covered container. Stir gradually into beef mixture.
- Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Serve over hot noodles.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).