Description
A hearty and flavorful German Goulash recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal. Tender beef cooked in a rich paprika-infused sauce, this dish is a classic that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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For the Goulash:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika (optional for heat)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a pot, sear beef until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Cook the Onions and Spices: Cook onions, garlic, sweet paprika, hot paprika, tomato paste, caraway seeds, and marjoram.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Add red wine vinegar, beef broth, bay leaves, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Thicken (Optional): Stir in flour-water mixture if desired for a thicker sauce.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- Serve German goulash with buttered egg noodles, spaetzle, or crusty bread.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld, and it freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
