Steamed rice or cooked egg noodles are staple side dishes for goulash. Fresh baked Italian white bread or focaccia bread are great for dipping in the saucy goulash. Hungarian goulash, as you may hear this dish called, is often served with cooked cabbage or a cucumber salad. I like to serve this American style goulash (or American chop suey) with a fresh side salad, too.