Goulash covers a lot of ground across this list of 18 recipes, from the traditional Hungarian version to an American take that shares little more than the name. A handful of recipes rely on the Instant Pot or a slow cooker, while others stick with a longer stovetop simmer.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Instant Pot Goulash
- Southwestern Goulash with a Cornbread Topping ~ Ninja Foodi Recipe
- Classic Goulash
- Hearty Goulash with Vegetables (Beef Paprika Stew)
- American Goulash Recipe
- Grandma's Goulash
- Easy Beef Goulash
- Instant Pot Goulash (Easy & Quick)
- Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash)
- 30-Day Aged Beef Goulash (With Authentic Goulash Paste)
- Hungarian Goulash Recipe
- Slow Cooker Goulash Soup with Dumplings
- Instant Pot Goulash (Hungarian)
- Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
- Calabaza - the Tex-Mex Goulash
- One Pot American Goulash + Video
- 30-minute American goulash: A budget-friendly family classic
- Crock Pot Goulash
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Beef, paprika, and a long simmer connect most of the goulash here, even as the specific style shifts from Hungarian to American to a few unexpected regional twists. Several recipes use a pressure cooker or slow cooker to cut down on hands-on time.
The Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash) wraps the filling in pastry instead of serving it in a bowl, the Calabaza - the Tex-Mex Goulash takes a completely different regional direction, and the Slow Cooker Goulash Soup with Dumplings turns the stew into a soup. The rest of the list fills in with more classic Hungarian and American versions.
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Top Tips
- Brown the beef in batches instead of all at once. Crowding the pot traps steam and keeps the meat from developing a good sear, which builds flavor into the stew.
- Bloom the paprika in a bit of fat before adding liquid. A minute or two of cooking the paprika in oil or the rendered fat helps release its flavor more fully than adding it straight to the liquid.
- Use sweet paprika unless a recipe calls for hot. Hungarian paprika comes in different heat levels, and using the wrong one can throw off the balance of a traditional recipe.
- Let the stew simmer low and slow rather than boiling it. A gentle simmer breaks down tougher cuts of beef more evenly than a hard boil, which can toughen the meat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning near the end of cooking. Flavors concentrate as a stew reduces, so a dish that tastes underseasoned early on may need less adjusting than expected by the time it finishes.
Instant Pot Goulash
The Instant Pot handles this goulash, trading a longer stovetop simmer for a quicker method. A straightforward version of the classic stew.
Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers
Southwestern Goulash with a Cornbread Topping ~ Ninja Foodi Recipe
Southwestern flavors and a cornbread topping set this goulash apart from tradition. The Ninja Foodi handles the cooking, named right in the title.
Photo credit: The Salted Pepper
Classic Goulash
A straightforward goulash recipe with nothing extra added to the name. Simple and traditional, without a specialty twist.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Hearty Goulash with Vegetables (Beef Paprika Stew)
Vegetables join the usual goulash base here, with the parenthetical confirming beef and paprika as the defining flavors. Hearty leads the name, promising a filling result.
Photo credit: Athlete Lunchbox
American Goulash Recipe
American points to a specific regional take on goulash, different from the Hungarian original. A straightforward recipe built around that particular style.
Photo credit: Chili Pepper Madness
Grandma's Goulash
This one ties the recipe to a specific family connection right in the name. A version passed down rather than a generic recipe.
Photo credit: Simply Stacie
Easy Beef Goulash
Easy leads the name of this beef goulash, promising a simple route to the classic stew. Straightforward steps without much fuss.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Instant Pot Goulash (Easy & Quick)
A second Instant Pot goulash recipe joins the list, with easy and quick both promised in the parenthetical. The same pressure cooker shortcut carries through this version too.
Photo credit: Delicious Meets Healthy
Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash)
Phyllo wraps meat and spinach into a pie here, a different structure than the usual bowl of stew. The parenthetical ties this specifically to an Egyptian version of goulash.
Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous
30-Day Aged Beef Goulash (With Authentic Goulash Paste)
Thirty days of aging sets this beef apart before it reaches the pot. Authentic goulash paste points to a traditional flavor base.
Photo credit: Join Your Life
Hungarian Goulash Recipe
Hungarian points to the dish's traditional origin, with recipe spelled out right in the name. A straightforward guide to that classic version.
Photo credit: Chili Pepper Madness
Slow Cooker Goulash Soup with Dumplings
Dumplings join this goulash, turned into a soup instead of a thicker stew. A slow cooker handles the long, low cooking this version calls for.
Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands
Instant Pot Goulash (Hungarian)
Hungarian gets specified in the parenthetical here, pointing to the traditional version of the dish. The Instant Pot replaces a longer stovetop simmer.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
A slow cooker handles this Hungarian goulash, offering a hands-off route to the traditional stew. Low, steady heat replaces a longer stovetop watch.
Photo credit: The Short Order Cook
Calabaza - the Tex-Mex Goulash
Calabaza points to a specific ingredient or dish name, with the Tex-Mex label confirming a regional twist on goulash. A different direction than the more traditional Hungarian version.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
One Pot American Goulash + Video
Everything cooks in a single pot here, cutting down on cleanup for this American goulash. A video walks through the process alongside the written instructions.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
30-minute American goulash: A budget-friendly family classic
Thirty minutes and a budget-friendly angle both get promised right in the name of this American goulash. A quick, affordable route to a family classic.
Photo credit: Vintage Recipes
Crock Pot Goulash
A crock pot handles this goulash, offering a hands-off route to the classic stew. Low, steady heat replaces a longer stovetop simmer.
Photo credit: Slow Cooker Meals
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