Hungarian Paprika Goulash with Nokedli Dumplings
A hearty goulash simmered with beef and paprika, paired with soft, pillowy dumplings for a comforting Hungarian meal. This Hungarian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs beef, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (680g) stewing cut beef
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 package (18 oz/510g) nokedli dough
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup fried onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in 1 tbsp oil until softened, 5 minutes. Add beef, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking until browned, 5-7 minutes.
- Step 2: Add water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Step 3: Boil nokedli dough in salted water until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and fold into goulash. Serve topped with sour cream and fried onions.
