Goulash

Goulash is a traditional Hungarian dish typically consisting of meat, stock, paprika, and vegetables. There are different variations, but this recipe is easy, delicious, and also a one pot meal.

Goulash

1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon dried ground marjoram
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 pound egg noodles
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 medium onion
3 cups beef stock
3 bay leaves
salt and black pepper
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
1/2 pound ground turkey, lean, browned
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Toast half of caraway seeds until fragrant, or about 1 minute over medium heat. Then, add olive oil and onions, and cook until tender, or about 2 minutes. Then, add garlic, and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Next, add beef stock and bay leaf, simmer for 4 minutes. Then, stir in tomato paste, remaining caraway seeds, marjoram, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Allow to boil for 4 minutes, covered. Then, add noodles, and boil until they are al dente, covered. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Next, add browned turkey, and simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Then, add noodles and allow to cook in the pot (al dente consistency should take about 6-8 minutes). Finish with sour cream (if desired) and red wine vinegar, stir, and serve immediately.

Serves approximately 4.