Hungarian goulash egg noodles (Printable Version)

Tender beef simmered with sweet paprika and vegetables, served over rich, buttery egg noodles.

# What You 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 Steps:

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 cook until golden and very soft, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add sweet paprika, smoked paprika, crushed caraway seeds, and dried marjoram. Stir continuously for 1 minute to release aromas without burning spices.
04 - Incorporate tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in diced green bell pepper and tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
05 - Return browned beef and accumulated juices to the pot. Pour in beef broth, add salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Cover and simmer on low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with unsalted butter if desired.
08 - Remove bay leaf from the goulash. Serve hot over egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and an optional dollop of sour cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich, flavorful beef stew with authentic Hungarian spices
  • Served over tender, buttery egg noodles for a satisfying meal
02 -
  • Use a mix of sweet and hot paprika for richer flavor
  • Beef can be substituted with pork shoulder for variation
03 -
  • Brown the beef in batches to avoid steaming
  • Stir constantly when adding spices to prevent burning
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