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Authentic German Goulash A rich, savory beef stew with tender chunks of beef simmered in a thick, flavorful sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs for added flavor.

Authentic German Goulash (Rindergulasch)

A hearty and comforting German goulash with tender beef and a rich paprika sauce. Perfect for cozy family meals!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 529

Ingredients
  

  • pounds stewing beef cut into ½ to 1-inch chunks
  • 1 ¼ tablespoons oil for browning the beef
  • 1 large yellow onion about 450g, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ¼ cups dry red wine e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
  • 3 ⅓ tablespoons tomato paste for richness
  • 3 ⅓ tablespoons Hungarian paprika adds depth of flavor
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram adds aromatic flavor
  • 1 ⅛ teaspoons salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
  • 2 ¼ cups beef broth adds moisture and flavor
  • 1 bay leaf for aromatic flavor
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water or more, depending on desired thickness

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside. prep
  2. Add the diced onions and cook until lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. prep
  3. Pour in the red wine, bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes. mix
  4. Stir in the paprika, marjoram, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine. Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the beef broth. mix
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef becomes tender. finish
  6. Gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add more salt and pepper as needed. finish
  7. Serve the goulash over your choice of Spätzle, German Potato Dumplings, or egg noodles. garnish

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1242mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2773IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This goulash is perfect for a cozy, hearty meal. For extra flavor, try pairing with Spätzle or German dumplings!

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