simple vegetarian hungarian goulash

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Erin Cressy
Baytown, TX

This is a much lighter, faster, meatless version of the delicious recipe my mom makes. All the flavor, all the protein, and half the fat!

(2 ratings)
yield 3 (can easily be doubled)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For simple vegetarian hungarian goulash

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 c
    seitan, cut into cubes
  • 1 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2
    medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika (sweet hungarian paprika is best, but not necessary)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    vinegar (white or apple cider variety)
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 6 oz
    egg noodles, no-yolk variety

How To Make simple vegetarian hungarian goulash

  • 1
    For those of you unfamiliar with seitan (SAY-tahn), it's a flavorless meat substitute made with wheat gluten. It's very low-fat, but VERY high-protein, and is great at picking up flavors in stews and stir-fries. It's available in some grocery stores, but I prefer to make my own ahead of time, which is VERY easy. Instructions can be found here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2290825_make-seitan-from-scratch.html A batch can be kept in the freezer for about a month, and used for SO many things. Hope you'll give it a shot!
  • 2
    In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, Worcestershire, vinegar, and ketchup. I could pretend the order is important; it isn't.
  • 3
    Heat the oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add cubed seitan and onions to pan. Stir almost continuously for about 2 minutes. (The seitan may stick a little, don't worry.)
  • 4
    Once onions are a little wilted, add seasoning mixture to pan. Add 1/2 cup water, stir, and cover.
  • 5
    Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 6
    Mix 1/4 cup water with the flour and add to goulash. Stir and continue to cook (uncovered) for an additional 5 minutes (or until thickened). Remove from heat.
  • 7
    While goulash is thickening, bring water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
  • 8
    Serve goulash over noodles. Enjoy!

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