Hungarian Beef Goulash

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This streamlined goulash skips the step of browning the beef, and instead coats it in a spice crust to give it a rich mahogany hue. This saucy dish is a natural served over whole-wheat egg noodles. Or, for something different, try prepared potato gnocchi or spaetzle.

Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, (such as chuck), trimmed and cubed

  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

  • 1 1/2-2 tablespoons sweet or hot paprika, (or a mixture of the two), preferably Hungarian (see Ingredient Note)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

  • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Place beef in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Crush caraway seeds with the bottom of a saucepan. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the beef with the spice mixture and toss to coat well. Top with onion and bell pepper.

  2. Combine tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer. Pour over the beef and vegetables. Place bay leaves on top. Cover and cook until

  3. the beef is very tender, 4 to 4 1/2 hours on high or 7 to 7 1/2 hours on low.

  4. Discard the bay leaves; skim or blot any visible fat from the surface of the stew. Add the cornstarch mixture to the stew and cook on high, stirring 2 or 3 times, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

    Hungarian Beef Goulash

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 4 months. | Prep ahead: Trim beef and coat with spice mixture. Prepare vegetables. Combine tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Refrigerate in separate covered containers for up to 1

Ingredient Note: Paprika specifically labeled as “Hungarian” is worth seeking out for this dish because it delivers a fuller, richer flavor than regular or Spanish paprika. Find it at specialty-foods store or online at HungarianDeli.com and penzeys.com.

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2008

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168 Calories
5g Fat
6g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 47%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 1333IU 27%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Folate 17mcg 4%
Sodium 338mg 15%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Potassium 273mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.