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Hungarian Goulash With Meatballs

Hungarian Goulash With Meatballs

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Prep Time 20-25 mins
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TOTAL TIME 60 mins
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Serves 4

Saucy and full of flavour, this goulash is a natural pairing for McCain® Superfries®.

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) dried bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

Tomato Sauce:

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste
  • 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) cooking sherry
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) paprika
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper

Green Salad

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 cups salad greens

How to make it

  1. Meatballs: Mix together beef, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, paprika, salt and garlic; roll mixture into1 tablespoonful sized meatballs. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs in 2 batches and cook for 5 or 6 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer meatballs to plate. Drain fat.
  2. Tomato Sauce: Add onion and garlic to saucepan; sauté for 3 or 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes. Add beef broth, sherry, paprika, salt and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Return meatballs to saucepan; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meatballs are tender and sauce is thickened. Meanwhile, cook fries according to package directions; toss with salt and parsley.
  4. Green Salad: In large bowl, sprinkle shallot with salt and pepper; whisk in vinegar, mustard and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil; toss with greens.
  5. Arrange fries in shallow platter; serve with sour cream, meatballs and sauce, and salad on the side.