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Delicious Hungarian Goulash served with Spätzle in a rustic bowl.

Hungarian Goulash with Spätzle

A comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners, featuring tender beef in a rich sauce served with soft German egg noodles.
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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: European, Hungarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat Use quality beef for best flavor.
  • 1 large 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cups 3 cups (750 ml) beef broth
  • 0.25 cup 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup 1/4 cup (30 g) paprika Adjust to heat preference.
  • 2 cups 2 cups (250 g) Spätzle (German egg noodles) Cook according to package instructions.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Adds color and flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the beef and onions in a large pot.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika.
  3. Add the beef broth, cover, and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes until the meat is tender.
Cooking Spätzle
  1. Cook the Spätzle according to the package instructions.
Serving
  1. Serve the goulash in deep bowls, including plenty of sauce.
  2. Add a generous helping of Spätzle on the side.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Let leftovers cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Goulash keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days, and can improve in flavor when made ahead of time. Reheat as needed.