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German Goulash

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Enjoy a hearty and wholesome German Goulash, featuring tender beef and sweet onions in a rich paprika gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Goulash
  • 2 pounds Stewing Beef, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch chunks essential for a rich and hearty goulash
  • 1 tablespoon Oil for browning the beef
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, diced about 400 g
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine e.g., cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste deepens flavor and color
  • 3 tablespoons Hungarian Paprika essential seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Marjoram for aromatic notes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground for warmth
  • 2 cups Beef Broth serves as base liquid
  • 1 Bay Leaf for depth of flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch to thicken the sauce, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat, then brown the beef chunks for 4-5 minutes per side.
  2. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Cook the diced onion in the same skillet for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in dry red wine, bring to a boil, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add tomato paste, paprika, marjoram, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine.
  6. Return beef to the skillet, add beef broth, bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour.
  7. Dissolve cornstarch in water, add to goulash, and stir constantly until thickened.
  8. Serve hot over Spätzle, dumplings, or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and the flavors will deepen when reheated.

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