Hungarian Goulash over Egg Noodles (Printable View)

Tender beef and paprika stew simmered to perfection, served over buttery egg noodles with fresh parsley garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Goulash

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly crushed
08 - 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
09 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
10 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
11 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
12 - 4 cups beef broth
13 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
14 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1 bay leaf

→ For Serving

16 - 12 ounces wide egg noodles
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
18 - Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
19 - Sour cream (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until golden and very soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add sweet and smoked paprika, caraway seeds, and dried marjoram. Stir constantly for one minute, taking care not to burn the spices.
04 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute. Add diced green bell pepper and tomatoes, cooking for two more minutes.
05 - Return browned beef with any juices to the pot. Pour in beef broth, then add salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Cover and cook on low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter if desired.
08 - Remove bay leaf from the goulash. Serve hot over egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and optionally a dollop of sour cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich traditional flavors with sweet Hungarian paprika
  • Served over buttery egg noodles for a complete meal
02 -
  • Use a mix of sweet and hot paprika for richer flavor
  • Beef can be replaced with pork shoulder for variation
03 -
  • Brown the beef cubes well to develop deep flavor.
  • Simmer gently to keep the meat tender and the sauce rich.
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