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Classic German Goulash

This savory braised beef stew is made with lots of onions, caraway seed, paprika and beef stock. It only takes 30 minutes of hands on prep and a few hours of braising. Serve this hearty, rich German Goulash over egg noodles, mashed or steamed potatoes for a delicious family dinner.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
120 mins
Total Time
150 mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
German
Servings
4 servings
Calories
600.83 kcal kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 1½ pounds onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew beef cubed into 1 to 1 1/2" pieces
  • ½ green pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tomato seeded and diced, (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth or bouillion
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. 1 Place the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325°.
  2. 2 Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a heavy pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat. Add 1½ pounds onions and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are very tender and golden.
  3. 3 Transfer the onions to a separate dish and set aside.
  4. 4 Season 2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew beef with the remaining salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and transfer to the Dutch Oven. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes or until the beef has browned.
  5. 5 Stir in the the onions, ½ green pepper, ½ tomato 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, 2 teaspoons dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon caraway seed, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 cups beef broth, ½ cup dry red wine and 1 bay leaf to the pot. Heat to boiling.
  6. 6 Place the lid on the pot, so that it's askew and steam can escape. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook for 1½ hours or until the beef is tender.
  7. 7 Remove the pot from the oven and garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and serve with spaetzle, buttered noodles or potatoes.

NUTRITION

Calories: 600.83 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 22.85 gg | Protein: 48.25 gg | Fat: 34.14 gg | Fiber: 5.33 gg | Sugar: 9.38 gg

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