Mom's Goulash in the Microwave

Goulash

Mom's Goulash in the Microwave

Mom's Goulash in the Microwave
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    282

A comforting and nostalgic dish, reimagined for the modern kitchen. This microwave goulash captures the essence of a classic, delivering a hearty and flavorful meal with surprising speed and convenience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    46 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    803 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef into a 2 quart or larger casserole dish. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook in the microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Stir once during cooking. Drain off the grease.

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Stir the tomatoes, tomato sauce and sugar into the beef, and season with paprika, oregano, caraway seed, cayenne pepper and salt. Cover, and cook in the microwave on power level 8 for about 14 minutes, or until celery is tender and the flavors have blended.

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View Remove from the microwave, and mix in the cooked macaroni. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until heated through. Serve.

Microwave cooking times can vary; monitor closely.
For a richer flavor, brown the ground beef in a skillet before microwaving.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added flair.

Jaunita Jones

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 94 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Darron Paucek

    Apr 23, 2025

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so quick and easy, and my family loves it.

  • Brianne Stanton

    Aug 11, 2024

    I was skeptical about making goulash in the microwave, but this turned out amazing! The flavors are spot-on.

  • Jocelyn Harber

    Feb 14, 2024

    I added a little bit of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor, and it was delicious!

  • Noah Moore

    Oct 10, 2023

    This is a great base recipe. I like to add some bell peppers and mushrooms for more vegetables.

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