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Shortcut Hungarian Goulash





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Makes 6 servings

This Shortcut Hungarian Goulash comes together quicker than the traditional version and is just as tasty!

 1 onion (1/2 lb.)
 2 red or green bell peppers or 1 of each (1 lb. total)
 2 Roma tomatoes (1/2 lb. total)
 1 teaspoon salad oil
 2 tablespoons Hungarian or regular paprika
 1 teaspoon caraway seed
 1 cup fat-skimmed beef broth
 1 pound dried egg noodles
 1 package (about 2 lb.) cooked boned beef pot roast with gravy
  Chopped parsley (optional)
Step 1
1

In a 5- to 6-quart covered pan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water to a boil.

Step 2
2

Peel and thinly slice onion. Rinse, stem, and seed peppers; slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Rinse and core tomatoes; cut each lengthwise into 6 wedges.

Step 3
3

In a 12-inch nonstick frying pan or a 5- to 6-quart nonstick pan over high heat, stir onion and bell peppers in oil until limp, about 5 minutes. Add paprika and caraway seed; stir. Add tomatoes and broth; stir until boiling.

Step 4
4

Add noodles to boiling water and cook until barely tender to bite, about 5 minutes; drain.

Step 5
5

Meanwhile, discard any solidified fat from pot roast and sauce. Scrape sauce from meat and mix with vegetables in frying pan. Cut beef across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Put slices in pan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beef is hot, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 6
6

Pour hot noodles onto a rimmed platter. With a wide, slotted spatula, lift beef from pan and mound on noodles. Spoon vegetables and sauce around and over beef. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 557Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 157mg53%
Sodium 503mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 68g23%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Protein 46g92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.