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Delicious Hungarian Goulash served with homemade Spätzle on a rustic table.

Hungarian Goulash with Spätzle

A classic Hungarian dish featuring tender beef and comforting noodles, perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Goulash
  • 2 lbs 2 lbs beef stew meat Choose good-quality beef for better flavor.
  • 1 large 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cups 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup paprika Can adjust for spiciness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Fresh parsley for garnish
For the Spätzle
  • 2 cups 2 cups Spätzle (German egg noodles) Prepare according to package instructions.

Method
 

Cooking the Goulash
  1. Brown the beef and onions in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika, mixing well to combine the flavors.
  3. Add the beef broth, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is tender.
Preparing the Spätzle
  1. While the goulash is cooking, prepare the Spätzle according to the package instructions.
Serving
  1. Serve the hot goulash with the Spätzle on the side, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Store leftover goulash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. For a lighter version, use chicken or turkey instead of beef.