Beef Goulash

Goulash is an easy-to-prepare traditional Hungarian stew consisting of meat in a savory tomato sauce. It is a popular dish in many parts of Europe including the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Scandinavia

To Make 25 Servings:

4 lb Beef stew meat, raw, lean, cubed ¹⁄2" 

2 lb 13 oz Onion, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4″ diced

1 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced

1 cup Ketchup

¹⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce

¹⁄4 cup Sugar, brown, unpacked

2¹⁄8 tsp Salt

4 tsp Paprika

4 tsp Mustard, yellow, prepared

1 cup water

¹⁄2 cup Flour, all purpose

2 1bs Egg noodles, whole-grain, uncooked

Place beef, onions, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, and mustard into an 8 or 8¹⁄2 qt slow cooker. Cover and cook for 5 hours on high or 10 hours on low. 

To make slurry: Combine water and flour, mix well using a whisk or fork to form a thin paste, known as a slurry. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and cook for 20 minutes or until the goulash has thickened. 

Cook Egg Noodles according to package directions.

Makes 25 servings. Each Serving ¹⁄2 cup goulash over ¹⁄2 cup noodles.

To Make 6 Servings

1 lb beef round, roast or steak, fresh or frozen, lean, ½" cubed 

2⅛ cups onions, fresh, ¼" diced 

2 cloves garlic, fresh, minced (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) 

¼ cup ketchup 

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 

1 tablespoon brown sugar, unpacked 

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika 

1 teaspoon mustard, yellow, prepared 

¼ cup water, warm 

2 tablespoons flour, all purpose, enriched, unbleached 

2¼ cups whole grain–rich egg noodles, uncooked; or other whole grain–rich  pasta

Place beef, onions, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, and mustard into a slow cooker, and stir well. Cover and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Combine warm water and flour; mix well using a whisk or fork to form a thin paste, known as a slurry. Add the slurry to the slow cooker, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until goulash has thickened.

Cook noodles according to package directions.Do not overcook. Drain well.  

Makes 6 servings. Each serving is ½ cup goulash over ¼ cup of cooked noodles.