Description
This German Goulash offers a delightful blend of tender beef, hearty vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfectly simmered for a comforting meal, it’s simple to prepare and will leave everyone asking for seconds. Ideal for quick dinners or cozy family gatherings, this dish embodies warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 yellow onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, Hungarian preferred
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches, searing on all sides until deeply golden, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium-high. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until lightly browned.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and stir constantly for 1 minute. Then add the sweet and hot paprika, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the red wine and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring it to a simmer.
- Return the beef to the pot along with any juices. Add the bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.
- If adding potatoes or bell peppers, do so 30 minutes before the end of cooking.
- Remove the bay leaves and taste, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- To thicken the goulash, combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl, then add to the pot. Bring to a simmer while stirring constantly until thickened.
- Serve the goulash over bread, potato dumplings, spaetzle, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For a richer flavor, allow the goulash to sit for a few hours or overnight—it’s even better the next day!
Pair with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg