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
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Ingredients for Aurora's Hungarian Goulash

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Aurora's Hungarian Goulash?

Aurora's Hungarian Goulash takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Aurora's Hungarian Goulash?

Aurora's Hungarian Goulash has approximately 481.6 calories per serving, with about 67 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Aurora's Hungarian Goulash?

The key ingredients for Aurora's Hungarian Goulash are Green Onions, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Lean Ground Beef, Tomato Paste, Garlic Clove. See the full list with measurements above.

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