Stovetop Goulash Recipes

OLD FASHIONED GOULASH

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to package directions, but shorten the cooking time by 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Preheat a large pan over medium heat until hot. Add in the Ground Beef, onion and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes until reaching 160°F, crumbling the Beef as it cooks.
• Add in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Allow to simmer on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
• Add in the cooked macaroni. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
• Stir to combine and enjoy!

CLASSIC GOULASH

Steps:

• Cook and stir the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink and has started to brown, about 10 minutes. Skim off excess fat, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir the meat mixture until the onions are translucent, about 10 more minutes.
• Stir water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt into the meat mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir macaroni into the mixture, cover, and simmer over low heat until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.

STOVETOP GOULASH

Steps:

• Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add mixed vegetables, soup, water, onion, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened., Meanwhile, heat potatoes according to package directions. Serve with goulash.

ONE POT AMERICAN GOULASH

Steps:

• In a medium pan, brown ground beef over medium heat.
• Drain excess fat.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is slightly tender.
• Add remaining ingredients stir well and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes until macaroni is tender.

STOVE-TOP HUNGARIAN GOULASH

Steps:

• Place coating ingredients in a paper lunch bag, or a ziploc bag.
• Shake to mix the ingredients. Add the meat, a few pieces at a time until well coated.
• Add the olive oil and butter to a large, heavy skillet with a lid, and bring to medium high heat. Add meat and cook until well browned. Removed from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling.
• Add onions, peppers and garlic to the skillet (add additional oil or butter if necessary) and saute until onions are clear. Add meat back to the pan.
• Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT sour cream, and bring to a boil.
• Turn heat to medium low and cover.
• Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid during last five minutes of cooking.
• Stir in sour cream just before serving.

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.