German Beef Goulash (Rindergulasch) – Traditional German Comfort Food
German beef goulash, known as Rindergulasch, is a popular dish served in many German restaurants and homes. This hearty comfort food is made with tender beef slowly simmered with onions, paprika, and savory seasonings to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
I decided to give this traditional German recipe a try, and it turned out to be both easy to make and incredibly delicious. The slow cooking process allows the beef to become tender while the flavors blend together into a thick, satisfying dish.
There are several ways you can serve German goulash. I chose to serve mine over homemade spaetzle, but it is also wonderful served with boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or traditional German potato dumplings.
Give this recipe a try and enjoy a classic taste of German comfort cooking.
German Beef Goulash (Rindergulasch) – Traditional German Comfort Food
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs stew beef
- 1 Tbs oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 Tbs tomato paste
- 3 Tbs Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven
- brown the beef on all sides and transfer to a plate and set aside
- add the onions and cook until brown bout 6 minutes
- add garlic and cook for another minute
- add the red wine and bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer until it has evaporated by about half
- add the seasonings and tomato paste
- return the beef to the skillet
- and pour in the beef broth
- bring to boil and reduce heat to low and cover to simmer for about an hour or until the beef is tender
- Transfer the goulash to a bowl to serve
Nutrition
Have you ever tried traditional German goulash before, or would this be your first time making it at home?
