German beef goulash
German beef goulash is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef cubes simmered slowly in a rich, aromatic broth. This hearty dish is made with plenty of onions, red wine, tomato paste, and a blend of warming spices. German beef goulash is traditionally served with sides like creamy mashed potatoes, buttery tagliatelle, or rich Spätzle, making it a perfect meal for colder days. Almost every household in Germany has their own treasured recipe for goulash, passed down through generations of skilled home cooks. Try this classic version of German beef goulash, and experience the flavors of an age-old tradition that never fails to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 45 ml canola oil
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 kg beef goulash cubes
- 2 tbsp ground paprika
- 3 ml cayenne pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 600 ml beef stock
- 30 ml tomato paste
- 300 ml dry red wine
- 1 tin corn kernels
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp maizena
- 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped finely
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron pot and fry the onions until they slightly browned.Add the meat to the onions and brown it from all sides.Put in the paprika powder, the cayenne pepper, the garlic, beef stock, tomato paste and red wine. Season everything with salt and pepper.Cover the pot with a lid and let the goulash simmer for two to three hours or until the meat is tender.Add the corn kernels and simmer for another 15 minutes.Mix the maizena with a little bit of water and pour the mixture into the goulash to thicken the sauce.Check the seasoning again and scatter the parsley over the stew before you serve the goulash with Spätzle (German pasta), mashed potatoes or crusty fresh bread.Find the recipe for Spätzle under pasta recipes.