Hungarian Goulash Egg Noodles (Printable Version)

Savory beef stew enriched with paprika and aromatic spices, paired perfectly with soft egg noodles.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 additional 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

# Directions:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches on all sides. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, sauté onions over medium heat until golden and very soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in sweet and smoked paprika, caraway seeds, and dried marjoram. Cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute without burning spices.
04 - Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in diced bell pepper and tomatoes, cooking for 2 more minutes.
05 - Return browned beef and juices to the pot. Pour in beef broth and add salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Cover pot and cook over 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 following package directions. Drain and toss with unsalted butter if desired.
08 - Remove bay leaf from the stew. Serve hot over egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and optional sour cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Classic Hungarian flavors
  • Rich and hearty one-pot meal
02 -
  • For a richer flavor, use a mix of sweet and hot paprika
  • Beef can be replaced with pork shoulder for a variation
03 -
  • Lightly crush caraway seeds to release more flavor
  • Adjust paprika heat level to your preference
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