Succulent Hungarian Pork Goulash Bites on Buttered Egg Noodles

Allergens

Eggs, Gluten (from noodles)

Ingredients

• 1. 250g ground pork 2. 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3. 1 small onion, finely chopped 4. 1 clove garlic, minced 5. 150g button mushrooms, sliced 6. 80g red bell pepper, diced 7. 20g tomato paste 8. 200ml beef broth 9. 1 tbsp paprika powder 10. 1 tsp caraway seeds, ground 11. 1 bay leaf 12. Salt and pepper to taste 13. 150g egg noodles 14. 2 tbsp unsalted butter 15. Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened and fragrant. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper, cooking for 3 4 minutes or until tender.
3. Stir in tomato paste, paprika powder, ground caraway seeds, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
4. Return the cooked pork to the skillet, then add beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Remove bay leaf and discard.
5. While the goulash is simmering, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and toss with butter.
6. To serve, divide the buttered egg noodles among two plates, then top with the mouthwatering pork goulash. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect goulash lies in the slow-cooking process, which allows the flavors to meld together and creates a rich, velvety sauce.

Notes

Serve with a crisp white wine such as a Hungarian Szigeti or an Austrian Grüner Veltliner to complement the flavors of this dish.