Recipes

Beef Goulash

A simple version of traditional Goulash - tasty comfort food.

Prep Time 15mins
Cook Time 30mins (6-8hrs in slow cooker)
Difficulty Easy
Serves 4
Beef Goulash

Ingredients

  • 600g lean beef
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 onion (large)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 red capsicum (large)
  • OR 1 green capsicum (large)
  • 2 celery stalks (large)
  • 1 carrot (large)
  • 200g mushrooms
  • 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 400g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 200mL red wine
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste (1 sachet)
  • extra steamed veggies (broccolli, beans and zucchini works well)
  • mash (See 'Basics')

Method

  • Prep Ingredients: Slice the beef into cubes, dice the onion, crush the garlic, slice the capsicum, chop the celery and carrot and finally slice the mushrooms.
  • Place beef, flour, paprika and pepper in a large bowl – toss to coat.
  • In a hot pan, add half of the beef and cook until just brown. Repeat with the remaining half of the beef. Then transfer all meat to a dish.
  • Add onions, garlic, capsicum, celery, carrots, mushrooms and herbs to same frying pan with 2 tablespoons of water. Reduced heat and cook until softened.
  • Add beef to vegetable mix and add stock, tomatoes, wine and tomato paste.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce to a light simmer. Continue to simmer until sauce thickens and meat is tender – at least 20-30mins. (Note: this can also be done for 6-8 hrs in the slow cooker OR 30-35mins in the pressure cooker)
  • Steam a range of veggies – such as above and prepare mash.
  • Serve with recommended portion of mash and a side of extra steamed veggies

Lower Carbohydrate adaptation:
Use cauliflower mash to serve.

SLOW COOKER:
Use a cheaper cut of meat. Place all ingredients in and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

PRESSURE COOKER:
Use a cheaper cut of meat. Place all ingredients in and cook on high for 30 mins. Let the pressure release naturally.