Old World Goulash

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 20 Min

This saucy one-pot meal earns points for long-cooked flavor without a lot of long prep. Old World Goulash is a hearty all-in-one dish that will warm and satisfy your hungry gang.

What You'll Need

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 1/2 pound beef round steak, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 large onions, quartered
2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups water
1 3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tomatoes, chopped

What to Do

In a soup pot, melt butter over high heat. Add steak and onions and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until meat is browned, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 45 minutes.
Add tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes, or until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.

Notes

Serve this over medium egg noodles and you won't miss any of the hearty sauce!

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mjcullett 5145951

Sep 22, 2018

I fixed this concoction last night for supper and I was NOT impressed! To me and my husband it tasted like watered down Beef Stew! In fact I think I'd rather have Beef Stew for dinner! I went according to the recipe directions and although it tasted wholesome, it tasted really bland! It needed some seasoning and something more than just water in it! I won't be making it again! YUCK!

Test Kitchen Team

Sep 24, 2018

We're sorry to hear that you didn't like this recipe. We added a few more seasonings to it, and of course, you can always season it to your preference. Thank you for your feedback!

kmcartoonity 62072 74

Sep 13, 2017

This is a great hearty stew recipe, perfect for those chilly fall evenings. I adapted this recipe for my crockpot, and it turned out delicious. I coated the cubed steak with a little flour and browned it in a skillet first, then added everything to the slow cooker. I reduced the water by 1/2 cup (the crock pot seems to trap much more moisture than a pot on the stove) and it turned out wonderful. I will be making this again soon!

grannytina1 272961 6

Dec 25, 2016

browned the beef with garlic onions cut the water in half and added 1 (15oz )can of tomatoes along with the beef broth ..added good pinch of thyme used only 2 carrots and add 2 more potatoes very good! good with potatoes, rice, noodles, hot garlic bread it is all good!

Member 9216560

Sep 18, 2015

Sounds great, but I would use chicken or pork, and put it over brown rice, and leave out the carrots, butter, paprika, and tomatoes. And up the water by 50%, and cook it in the microwave.

Beezus

Dec 23, 2016

Hope this was sarcasm.

grannytina1 272961 6

Dec 25, 2016

Member 9216560 Is this supposed to be funny? recipes are meant as a guide and changed to our own liking along with suggestions but not to be abused

Bellerophon

Jun 24, 2014

Could use more paprika, IMHO.

HelenGloria

Oct 08, 2013

Very tasty plus easy to prepare. I did add a chopped purple top turnip and diced bell pepper. We served over noodles, had a pan of cornbread and a jug of sweet tea. a very good meal!Thanks for the recipe.

NoNoNannette

Oct 07, 2013

This sound great, but I would like cook this in slow-cooker. Any suggestion on what to do and how long for the cooking time. I really love this web site and the recipes, down to earth ingredients. Thank for keeping Mr Food's web site going. "OOH IT'S SO GOOD""! =..=

Test Kitchen Team

Oct 07, 2013

If you would like to prepare this in a slow-cooker, here is what we recommend; brown the beef in a skillet first, then place it in the slow-cooker. Next add the veggies and remaining ingredients and stir. Cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender. Enjoy!

KeriW

Feb 18, 2013

I loved it, minus the butter. I enjoy it over pasta and rice. thank you.

badgersdrift 08494 82

Feb 24, 2013

Nothing wrong with a little bit of butter per serving. Much better than using processed vegetable oils. And we skip the extra starch entirely. The potato and carrot is enough.