Goulash with Smoked Sausage – A Hearty One-Pan Meal Perfect for Any Occasion

Goulash with Smoked Sausage – Goulash with Smoked Sausage is a hearty, one-pan meal that is perfect for any occasion. This delicious dish is a combination of smoked sausage, caramelized onions, tender potatoes, and a flavorful broth that is sure to please your taste buds. The dish is easy to prepare and can be made in just under an hour, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

This recipe for Goulash with Smoked Sausage has become a staple in my household. My husband loves it, and my little family can’t get enough of it. Every time I make this dish, it takes me back to my childhood when my grandmother used to prepare it for us. She always used to say that the secret to making the perfect Goulash is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook it low and slow. Now, I follow in her footsteps and make this recipe for my family, and it’s become one of our all-time favorites.

Why This Goulash Recipe is a Must-Try?

This hearty Goulash with Smoked Sausage recipe is a must-try for several reasons:

• The smoked sausage adds a smoky flavor to the dish that is simply irresistible.
• The caramelized onions add a sweet and savory flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
• The tender potatoes add a starchy element to the dish that makes it filling and satisfying.
• The flavorful broth ties all the ingredients together and makes it a delicious and hearty one-pan meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml)
• 14-16 ounces of smoked sausage, sliced (400-450g)
• 2 tablespoons of butter (30g)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press
• Salt, to taste
• ¾ teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons of paprika
• 1.5 to 2 pounds of medium-size red skin potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½” thick circles (about 680-900g)
• 1 ½ cup of chicken stock (360ml)
• ⅓ cup of chopped parsley (10g)

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep skillet. Once the oil is hot, add in the sliced smoked sausage and brown them for a few minutes until they become a deep brown color. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.

To the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt. Add in the thinly sliced onions and caramelize them in the butter and sausage drippings for about 5-7 minutes.

Add in the minced garlic, a couple of pinches of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine with the onions and sauté for two more minutes.

Next, add in the sliced potatoes, chicken stock, and chopped parsley, and stir to combine. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, uncover and allow the potatoes to continue to simmer for 10 more minutes, or until they are tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring once or twice during that time.

Finally, add the smoked sausage back into the pan, and add a couple more pinches of salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve hot.

Notes:

• If you prefer a spicier goulash, you can add some hot paprika or chili powder to the recipe.
• This dish can be easily adapted to be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, by browning the sausage and onions first and then adding everything else to the slow cooker or Instant Pot and cooking on high for 4-6 hours.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This recipe can be served with crusty bread, over egg noodles, or with a side salad.

This goulash with smoked sausage recipe is the perfect comfort food that is both easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of caramelized onions, paprika, and tender potatoes creates a delicious base for the smoked sausage to shine. This recipe is versatile and can be served in a variety of ways, making it perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in. Try making this goulash for yourself and experience the warmth and comfort it brings to your home.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can use any type of sausage that you prefer, such as kielbasa or chorizo. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Can I use a different type of potato?

Yes, you can use any type of potato that you prefer, but keep in mind that the cooking time may vary depending on the type of potato you use.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it when you’re ready to serve. It may thicken up a bit when reheated, so you can add a splash of chicken stock or water to loosen it up.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free chicken stock.

Goulash with Smoked Sausage

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Goulash with Smoked Sausage is a hearty, one-pan meal that is perfect for any occasion. This delicious dish is a combination of smoked sausage, caramelized onions, tender potatoes, and a flavorful broth that is sure to please your taste buds.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine hungarian

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil 15ml
• 14-16 ounces of smoked sausage sliced (400-450g)
• 2 tablespoons of butter 30g
• 1 onion thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves minced or pressed through garlic press
• Salt to taste
• ¾ teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons of paprika
• 1.5 to 2 pounds of medium-size red skin potatoes peeled and sliced into ½” thick circles (about 680-900g)
• 1 ½ cup of chicken stock 360ml
• ⅓ cup of chopped parsley 10g

Instructions

 

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep skillet. Once the oil is hot, add in the sliced smoked sausage and brown them for a few minutes until they become a deep brown color. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
• To the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt. Add in the thinly sliced onions and caramelize them in the butter and sausage drippings for about 5-7 minutes.
• Add in the minced garlic, a couple of pinches of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine with the onions and sauté for two more minutes.
• Next, add in the sliced potatoes, chicken stock, and chopped parsley, and stir to combine. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, uncover and allow the potatoes to continue to simmer for 10 more minutes, or until they are tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring once or twice during that time.
• Finally, add the smoked sausage back into the pan, and add a couple more pinches of salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve hot.

Notes

If you prefer a spicier goulash, you can add some hot paprika or chili powder to the recipe.

This dish can be easily adapted to be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, by browning the sausage and onions first and then adding everything else to the slow cooker or Instant Pot and cooking on high for 4-6 hours.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

This recipe can be served with crusty bread, over egg noodles, or with a side salad.

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