German Goulash Recipe

Name: German Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams Stewing beef; 1 large Onion; 1 large Carrot; 1 tsp Paprika powder; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 5 tbsp Red wine; 200 grams Tinned tomatoes; 1/4 of each Red and green peppers; 1 large Potato; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp A) Salt; 2 pinch A) Cumin powder; 2 pinch A) Cayenne pepper; 1 dash A) Pepper

Servings: persons

250 grams Stewing beef
1 large Onion
1 large Carrot
1 tsp Paprika powder
1 tbsp Tomato paste
5 tbsp Red wine
200 grams Tinned tomatoes
1/4 of each Red and green peppers
1 large Potato
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1/2 tsp A) Salt
2 pinch A) Cumin powder
2 pinch A) Cayenne pepper
1 dash A) Pepper

1
Mince the onion, carrot and red and green peppers.
2
Roughly cube the potato.
3
Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a pot and add the beef.
4
Fry until golden brown.
5
Add the minced onion, and then the carrot.
6
Add the paprika powder and tomato paste.
7
Fry briefly, then add the red wine.
8
Once the excess liquid evaporates, add the tinned tomatoes and reduce.
9
Add the minced red and green peppers, cubed potato and 300 ml of water.
10
Bring to the boil.
11
Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium.
12
Leave to stew, stirring occasionally.
13
If using a regular pot as opposed to a pressure cooker, leave to stew for 2 hours (adding some water now and then if necessary).
14
The starch from the vegetables will thicken the sauce and the beef will become tender.
15
Season with the A) ingredients, and it's finished.
16
In restaurants, this is usually served with German breads, such as rye.
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This is also delicious made using a mix of beef and pork.
18
Spatzle (German food, like a cross between pasta and dumplings) is another standard accompaniment for this dish.
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Pictured right is Spatzle with herbs kneaded into the dough.
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Finish with a dash of single cream to round off the flavor.

488

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 grams Stewing beef, 1 large Onion, 1 large Carrot, 1 tsp Paprika powder, and more.

Yes, German Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Goulash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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