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Beef Goulash

Beef Goulash is a hearty family favorite, full of tender beef chunks in rich, dark gravy. Cozy comfort food never tasted so divine!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 512 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian , Danish

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds steak cubed (stew meat works great)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 onion medium, chopped or diced
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 3-4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon browning (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 4-5 carrots peeled and cut (or about 1-2 cups of baby carrots)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 8 cups mashed potatoes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Braise beef in oil over medium high heat until just brown on all sides. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add onions to skillet and saute until onions become clear and tender
  3. Transfer beef to a large pot or Dutch oven and add onion soup mix, beef broth, browning (or soy sauce), paprika, and Worcestershire.
  4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour. If you want the beef to be really tender, simmer for even longer. About 20 minutes before serving, add carrots and simmer until ready to serve. 
  5. Right before serving, add cornstarch to water and stir until smooth. SLOWLY stir cornstarch mixture into the goulash until reaching desired consistency (you want it to be like a thin gravy consistency). Add beef broth to thin out or more cornstarch to thicken.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or toast. *You can also throw everything in a crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Notes

  • We love to serve goulash over mashed potatoes, but it would be delicious on buttered rice or thick slices of sourdough toast.
  • We love to serve goulash over mashed potatoes, but it would be delicious on buttered rice or thick slices of sourdough toast.
  • Turn this recipe into a beef stew by adding some cut up potatoes. Delish!
  • Turn this recipe into a beef stew by adding some cut up potatoes. Delish!
  • Leftovers can easily be frozen and stored in a freezer safe bag or container for up to three months. To reheat, thaw completely in the refrigerator, then warm on the stove top.
  • Leftovers can easily be frozen and stored in a freezer safe bag or container for up to three months. To reheat, thaw completely in the refrigerator, then warm on the stove top.
  • Goulash can be a gluten-free dish with the substitution of a few ingredients. Use gluten free soy sauce, dry onion soup mix, and beef broth for a delicious, gluten-free goulash.
  • Goulash can be a gluten-free dish with the substitution of a few ingredients. Use gluten free soy sauce, dry onion soup mix, and beef broth for a delicious, gluten-free goulash.

Nutrition Information

Calories 512kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 1101mg (46%) Potassium 1206mg (34%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 5550IU (111%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512

% Daily Value*

Calories 512kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 1101mg 46%
Potassium 1206mg 26%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 5550IU 111%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.