John’s grandmother Johanna Thoma was a master chef. Born in Hungary, she was an expert Goulash maker. My Hungarian Goulash isn’t as good, but I try to recreate that taste. The secret to a good Goulash is the Paprika. Like other recipes it has simple ingredients and is hearty. A little bit goes a long way. Johanna served it with noodles and creamed beets. I am trying to also recreate those beets. This is a very simple basic Goulash. You can also add carrots and potatoes to it if you like, but it is best served this way with your choice of vegetables on the side.
The fun about cooking is to make it your own. I often say that recipes are guides and it is true in every way. For example, if you don’t have or like beef, try chicken. I have also made this with firm fish such as cod. Whatever brings your family to the table, then do it. The table is a place where we gather to share memories of the past and make new ones in the moment. With the hectic holiday season approaching, this is a great dish to make on a cold wintery day.
Another great comforting dish on the blog https://recipesatmytable.com/rouladen/
Process
I like to have all my ingredients “mise en place” and then it is easygoing.
I fried the beef in the olive il until browned. Then I put it on a plate.
In the same frying pan, I added the onion and garlic for a few minutes. Next, the star of the dish,the paprika goes in. Now, it is time to add the flour and stir. This will thicken the gravy.
Now it is time for the tomatoes, tomato paste and broth. When everything comes to a boil, it goes into an oven proof dish and into the oven at 300F for 2 hours.
Out it comes and I add in the red pepper which I finely sliced. Into the oven again it goes for 30 minutes.
When you are ready to serve, add in the sour cream. Sprinkle with parsley and add some freshly ground black pepper.
Beautifully plated with a potato carrot mash. You can also serve it with noodles or spaetzle.
Hungarian Goulash
A dish to keep you warm on a cold winter's day
Ingredients
- 1 lb stewing beef
- 2 medium onions sliced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 14oz can diced tomato
- 1 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 large red pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- freshly ground black pepper garnish
- chopped parsley garnish
Instructions
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Fry the beef in the olive oil until browned. Transfer to a plate.
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Lower the heat and fry up the onion and garlic until soft. Now return the meat to the pan.
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Go in with the paprika and after a few minutes and the flour.
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Next add the tomatoes, tomato paste and broth. Bring everything to the boil.
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Place everything in an oven proof dish and set oven at 300 F. Cook for 2 hours
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Remove from oven and add the finely sliced red pepper. Put back into the oven for 30 minutes.
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Stir in the sour cream just before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and add a dash of freshly ground black pepper.
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