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A plate of hearty German Goulash with thick pasta noodles, coated in rich reddish-brown sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

German Goulash

Rich, velvety German goulash with tender chunks of beef, caramelized onions, sweet paprika, and a thick, flavorful sauce. Perfect over spaetzle or noodles for cold-weather comfort.
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Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: Central European, German
Keyword: German goulash recipe, German Goulash soup, German goulash vs Hungarian goulash, German goulash with dumplings, German goulash with noodles, German goulash with spaetzle
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Simmering: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot (5–6 qt) (For browning and simmering)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting beef and vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prepping meat and veggies)
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula (For stirring)
  • 1 Tongs (For turning beef while browning)
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons (For accurate seasoning)
  • 1 Ladle (For serving)

Ingredients

For the Goulash:

  • 2 lb Beef chuck - Cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil or lard - For browning beef
  • 3 large Onions - Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 3 tablespoon Sweet paprika - Fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 2 cups Beef broth - Low-sodium or regular
  • 1 cup Dry red wine - Optional; adds depth
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dried marjoram
  • To taste Salt and black pepper

Optional Add-ins:

  • 2 Bell peppers - Diced
  • 2 Medium potatoes - Cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Hot paprika - For heat
  • To taste Fresh parsley - For garnish
  • Splash Red wine vinegar - Adds tang

For Serving:

  • To taste Fresh dill or parsley - Garnish
  • As needed Spaetzle or egg noodles - To soak up sauce
  • As needed Crusty bread - For dipping
  • 1 dollop Sour cream - Optional

Instructions

  • Brown beef in batches until deeply seared for flavor
  • Cook onions and garlic, bloom paprika, and stir in tomato paste
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  • Simmer beef gently in liquid and spices until tender
  • Incorporate optional vegetables and seasonings for extra flavor
    A pot of rich German goulash with tender beef chunks, carrots, and onions simmering in a thick brown sauce, topped with fresh thyme sprigs.
  • Plate goulash over noodles with garnish and serve warm
    A bowl of German goulash served with buttered egg noodles, garnished with chopped parsley and a dollop of sour cream, with bread and red wine in the background.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 28g (43%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 580mg (25%) | Potassium: 950mg (27%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 1800IU (36%) | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
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