Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.25 cup

flour

1.33 pound

beef stew meat

cubed

1 stick

cooking spray

1 unit

onion

large, finely chopped

2 cloves

garlic

crushed

1 tbsp

sweet paprika

2 unit

tomatoes

large ripe, chopped

14 ounces

diced tomatoes

0.5 cup

beef stock

11 ounces

portobello mushrooms

sliced

1 cup

frozen peas

1 unit

mashed potato

to serve

1 unit

sour cream

to serve

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 2
~5 min

In a shallow dish, combine flour and salt.

Step 3
~5 min

Coat beef cubes in the seasoned flour.

Step 4
~5 min

Spray the coated beef with cooking spray.

Step 5
~5 min

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.

Step 6
~5 min

Brown the beef in batches on all sides. Remove from the Dutch oven and set aside.

Step 7
~5 min

Spray the chopped onion with cooking spray and add it to the Dutch oven.

Step 8
~5 min

Cook and stir the onion for 2 minutes.

Step 9
~5 min

Add the crushed garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 10
~5 min

Stir in the sweet paprika, chopped tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef stock.

Step 11
~5 min

Return the browned beef to the Dutch oven.

Step 12
~5 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 13
~5 min

Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 1 hour.

Step 14
~5 min

Stir in the sliced portobello mushrooms.

Step 15
~5 min

Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 16
~5 min

Stir in the frozen peas.

Step 17
~5 min

Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 18
~5 min

Spoon mashed potato into shallow bowls.

Step 19
~5 min

Top with goulash and sour cream.

Step 20
~5 min

Sprinkle with additional paprika and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker goulash, add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spaetzle
Cucumber salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hungary

Cultural Significance

A national dish of Hungary, often served at celebrations and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Holiday Gathering

Popularity Score

78/100

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