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German Goulash

Delicious German Goulash: Hearty Comfort in One Pot

Savor the warmth of German Goulash, a hearty beef stew seasoned with rich Hungarian paprika and caramelized onions, perfect for any cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or beef fat/butter for richer flavor
  • 2 medium Onions sliced
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast or Stew Beef cut into 1-1.5 inch cubes
  • 1 medium Green Pepper diced; substitute red/yellow if desired
  • 2 medium Tomatoes diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian Paprika or more for spice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seed
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste use sparingly
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or Bouillon consider low-sodium
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine or replace with more beef broth for non-alcoholic
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • stove
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 sliced onions to the pot with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Sauté until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Remove the onions and in the same pot, brown 2 pounds of beef chuck roast for about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Lower heat, return onions, add 1 diced green pepper, 2 diced tomatoes, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
  6. Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1 cup dry red wine, add bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 1½ to 2 hours.
  8. Remove bay leaf; if sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with spaetzle, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the stew to sit overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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