Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy German Goulash, perfect for chilly evenings with inviting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck
- 2 medium Onions
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine (optional)
- 2 cups Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (Red & Yellow)
- 2 cups Potatoes
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- optional Noodles or Spätzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until golden brown on all sides, around 5-7 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Sauté Onions: In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, caraway seeds, marjoram, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste: Mix in the tomato paste and let it cook for an additional minute.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the beef broth and dry red wine (if using). Scrape the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot, then add in the diced tomatoes and chopped bell peppers. Stir well.
- Simmer: Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender. Add more broth if needed.
- Add Potatoes: Stir in the cubed potatoes and continue to simmer until they are tender, about 30-45 minutes.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream and flour, then temper with a ladle of hot goulash liquid before stirring back into the pot.
- Final Simmer: Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Allow to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve: Dish up the goulash hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and serve with noodles or Spätzle.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 165 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg