Description
Bold, hearty, and soul-warming—this Mouthwatering German Goulash is your answer to chilly nights and comfort food cravings. With slow-simmered beef in a rich paprika-spiced sauce, it’s the perfect easy dinner idea for families or meal prepping. Whether you’re looking for a cozy winter dinner, a healthy snack with protein-packed goodness, or classic food ideas for the week, this goulash delivers big flavor in every bite. Pair it with mashed potatoes, noodles, or spaetzle for a truly satisfying dish that gets even better the next day.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons oil
2 large onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons sweet or smoked paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches. Set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook until golden and soft, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Add tomato paste, paprika, and caraway seeds. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
5. Deglaze with beef broth, scraping up the browned bits. Return beef to the pot along with bay leaves.
6. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. For a thicker sauce, mix flour with cold water and stir into the goulash during the last 10 minutes.
8. Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Browning the beef in batches helps build deep flavor in the sauce.
Letting the onions caramelize slowly gives the goulash its natural sweetness and complexity.
This dish tastes even better the next day—make ahead for the best flavor!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg