Goulash Casserole
This hearty casserole is a variation of the classic Hungarian dish, goulash. It's made with tender chunks of beef, onions, bell peppers, and paprika, all simmered together in a rich tomato sauce. The dish is then baked in the oven with egg noodles and topped with a layer of melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe casserole dish
- - Large pot for boiling noodles
- - Skillet or sauté pan
Ingredients
- - 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- - 1 large onion chopped
- - 2 bell peppers chopped
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 2 tablespoons paprika
- - 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
- - 1 can 6 ounces tomato paste
- - 1 cup beef broth
- - 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onions and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the paprika, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked beef to the skillet and stir to combine.
- In a large oven-safe casserole dish, layer the cooked egg noodles on the bottom. Pour the beef and tomato sauce mixture over the top of the noodles.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a larger crowd. - For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the skillet along with the paprika.