This easy stovetop beef stew—or goulash—is made with ingredients you probably have on hand. Use a lean stewing beef or cubed round steak in the recipe, or use a lean chuck cut.
Add a salad to this tasty stewed beef and noodles for a satisfying family dinner. Garnish the stew with sliced green onions or fresh chopped parsley.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean beef, or veal, cut into bite-sized, 1-inch cubes
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4 tablespoons flour, divided
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1 teaspoon salt
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Pinch pepper
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/2 cup sliced onions
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 cups beef broth
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1/4 cup cold water
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1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, slightly drained (do not press)
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1/2 cup milk, light cream, or half-and-half
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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3 cups uncooked noodles, cooked and tossed with butter and poppy seeds, if desired
Steps to Make It
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Dredge beef with 2 tablespoons flour mixed with 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven; brown dredged beef with onions, stirring to brown all sides. Add garlic and 2 cups broth.
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Blend remaining 2 tablespoons flour with 1/4 cup water; stir into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
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To the meat mixture, add tomatoes, milk or cream, sugar, seasoned salt, and Worcestershire sauce. If necessary to thicken more, mix together more flour and water and stir the mixture into the broth.
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Arrange beef mixture on a platter, surrounded by the hot buttered noodles.
Makes about 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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558 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
42g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 558 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 22g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 102mg | 34% |
Sodium 1405mg | 61% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 42g | |
Vitamin C 15mg | 74% |
Calcium 116mg | 9% |
Iron 6mg | 33% |
Potassium 904mg | 19% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |