Family Favorite Beef Goulash No Tomato Recipes

HUNGARIAN BEEF GOULASH - AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the beef chuck into small cubes, about 2 cm/ 0.7 inches. Place them onto paper towels and pat them dry with more paper towels. Chop the onions very finely. Chop the pepper and the tomatoes as well.
• Melt some of the lard (or oil) in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stewing pot. Fry the beef cubes in 2 or 3 batches, depending on the size of your Dutch oven. Fry for about 5 minutes per batch or until nicely browned on all sides. Add more of the lard before each batch. Transfer the fried beef cubes to a plate and set them aside.
• Add about 1 teaspoon more lard to the pot and fry the chopped onions until very lightly colored, about 5 minutes, stirring often and keeping an eye on them. If they threaten to catch, add a splash of water and continue cooking.
• Add the garlic, chopped peppers, tomatoes, and bay leaves and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring a few times in between.
• Add the paprika and caraway. Stir well for about 1 minute, add the tomato paste and stir well again. Add the meat cubes and the beef broth, stir well.
• Cover the pot, bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer the Hungarian beef goulash until the meat is very tender about 1 ½ - 2 hours. Check to make sure that the meat is really tender.
• Uncover the pot and continue cooking the goulash for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.

THICK AND BEEFY DANISH GOULASH

Steps:

• Braise beef in oil until just brown on all sides.
• Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
• Add onions to skillet and saute until onions become clear and tender
• Transfer beef to a large pot* and add onion soup mix, beef broth, paprika, Worcestershire, and dark soy sauce (optional).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

REAL HUNGARIAN GOULASH (NO TOMATO PASTE HERE)

Steps:

• Melt lard in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot lard until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Stir beef and paprika into onions. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup water and simmer, adding more water if moisture gets too low, until meat falls apart and onion sauce is thick, about 1 hour more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

FAMILY GOULASH

Steps:

• Brown beef, onion, bouillon, salt and pepper in a large frying pan. Drain well.
• Add stewed tomatoes, soup, tomato paste and ketchup.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Add macaroni, stir and pour into a 2 quart casserole.
• Bake covered in 350* oven for 25-30 minutes.
• Uncover, place cheese on top and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
• TIP: I freeze the leftover soup and tomato paste in a ziplock bag for my next batch of goulash.

FAMILY FAVORITE BAKED GOULASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet, or soup pot. Brown beef, drain fat. Add onions, celery and garlic, cook until tender, about 5 minutes Add mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, chicken stock and tomato sauce. Add spices, mix well.
• Simmer uncovered over low heat 30-45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350.Boil water, cook pasta as directed on package, drain.
• Mix sauce with pasta, transfer to 9X13 baking dish, sprinkle with parmesan then mozza cheddar cheese blend. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF GOULASH RECIPE (AMERICAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Press the SAUTE button. When the pot is hot, add in the ground beef, onions, and green pepper.
• Cook until beef is no longer pink. If desired, drain grease.
• Add in corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Add uncooked macaroni noodles on top, then pour beef broth on top of macaroni. DO NOT STIR, but press down the macaroni so that it's all covered in liquid as much as possible.
• Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot and turn the knob to SEALING (not venting).
• Press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer for 4 minutes.
• Do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure when the timer is done (move the knob to VENTING to let out all the steam).
• Remove the lid and stir everything together.
• If desired, you can serve this with shredded cheddar cheese on top.