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Classic German Goulash

A hearty and flavorful stew made with beef, onions, and a rich paprika sauce, perfect for cold weather.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika preferably Hungarian
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
  • 4 cups beef broth or stock
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes cubed
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar for acidity

Method
 

Brown the Beef
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Repeat until all beef is browned, then set aside.
Sauté Onions and Garlic
  1. In the same pot, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add Spices and Broth
  1. Stir in the paprika and caraway seeds, cooking for 1 minute.
  2. Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Simmer
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the carrots and potatoes, then continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Finish and Serve
  1. Stir in the white vinegar before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  2. Serve hot with crusty bread or dumplings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the goulash during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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