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Mushroom goulash from mushrooms

Hearty Mushroom Goulash

Thick, saucy mushroom goulash you can serve on its own or over a side dish! Big, meaty chunks of mushroom in a rich tomato sauce look every bit as good as they taste — a cozy, satisfying dish with a bright tomato flavor. Perfect for a lazy weekend.

MariaS

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Button mushrooms

300

Onion

Carrot

Tomato paste

Water

0.75

All-purpose flour

Salt

Bay leaf

Oregano

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 33 % 3 g

Fats 11 % 1 g

Carbohydrates 56 % 5 g

29 kcal

GI: 80 / 0 / 20

Cooking method

Cooking time: 40 min

Step 1:

Start by prepping the mushrooms and vegetables. Wash the mushrooms well and peel the onion and carrot. Cut everything into large, chunky pieces. Heat a little vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and carrot, stirring, until golden — about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 2:

Stir the tomato paste into the pan. Use a good, thick paste — it gives the goulash a deep color and a fuller flavor.
Step 3:

Sprinkle in the flour, sifting it so it spreads evenly and doesn't clump — I sift it straight into the pan through a small strainer, then stir it right in. Mix everything together again.
Step 4:

Give it all a good stir so the flour coats the mushrooms and vegetables evenly.
Step 5:

Pour the hot water over the mushrooms and vegetables. Add the bay leaf, oregano, and salt, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. The goulash is ready — serve it warm. For a restaurant-style presentation, arrange a few lettuce leaves on a flat plate and spoon the mushrooms on top. Now you know how to make mushroom goulash!

I love cooking with button mushrooms — they're quick and go with just about anything, here with vegetables. They're a light, wholesome ingredient too: rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals, protein, and healthy fats, yet low in calories. Their plant protein is easy to digest, and mushrooms are surprisingly mineral-dense — pound for pound they rival some fish. In short, mushroom dishes are both delicious and genuinely good for you. Enjoy!