Description
Mouthwatering German Goulash is a rich, slow-simmered beef dish with tender chunks of meat, deeply cooked onions, sweet paprika, and a savory sauce that feels both rustic and comforting. It is perfect for serving over egg noodles, spaetzle, mashed potatoes, or with a thick slice of crusty bread.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon hot paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then transfer it to a plate.
2. Add the sliced onions to the same pot and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until soft, golden, and lightly caramelized.
3. Stir in the garlic, sweet paprika, hot paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Add the caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and red wine vinegar.
5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
6. For a thicker sauce, stir together the flour and cold water in a small bowl. Add it during the last 15 minutes of cooking and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened.
7. Remove the bay leaves, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Take your time browning the beef in batches so it develops deep flavor instead of steaming.
Cook the onions until truly soft and golden, since they help create the rich body of the sauce.
German Goulash tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had more time to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: German goulash, beef goulash, comfort food, paprika beef stew, hearty dinner