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Aurora's Hungarian Goulash Recipe

Craving a comforting, flavorful goulash in just 20 minutes? This quick recipe delivers a hearty, North American-style Hungarian Goulash—perfect for a weeknight dinner. Note: This is a simplified version, different from traditional Hungarian goulash.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 481.6 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 3.3 (15 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aurora's Hungarian Goulash

  • Green Onions
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1 pound beef stew meat
  • 1/2 can (about 4 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can undrained diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pepper, to taste

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How to Make Aurora's Hungarian Goulash

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 2 tablespoons paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in one (14.5 ounce) can of undrained diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and 1/2 can (about 4 ounces) of tomato paste.
  4. Add 8 ounces of your favorite pasta (elbow macaroni, ditalini, etc.).
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

24g

Carbs

19g

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