Old World Beef Goulash With Caraway And Onions

Name: Old World Beef Goulash With Caraway And Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 onions (halved and sliced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 teaspoons caraway seeds (crushed); 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste; 4 cups beef stock; 3 lbs boneless beef chuck (cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes); 6 ounces bacon (diced); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 4 tablespoons flour; 4 tablespoons parsley (fresh, minced)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 onions (halved and sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons caraway seeds (crushed)
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
4 cups beef stock
3 lbs boneless beef chuck (cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes)
6 ounces bacon (diced)
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups sour cream
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons parsley (fresh, minced)

1
Heat the vegetable oil or drippings in a large dutch oven or casserole dish.
2
Add the onions and sautee over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
3
Add garlic, caraway seeds, paprika, brown sugar and continue to cook and stir for an additional 3-4 minutes.
4
Add the vinegar and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to burn off the sharp flavor.
5
Stir in tomatoes and beef stock and heat to a simmer.
6
Set the pot aside to simmer over medium heat while browning the beef cubes separately in an another pan.
7
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
8
In a frying pan cook the bacon until softened and pale golden in color.
9
Pat the beef cubes dry and add in batches to the bacon mixture.
10
Brown the beef on all sides adding the salt, cayenne and black pepper.
11
When each batch is browned transfer it to the the dutch oven or casserole dish.
12
Cover and bake for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
13
Remove the dish from the oven and skim off any extra fat from the surface.
14
Whisk together the sour cream and flour until well blended and gently stir into the goulash.
15
Add parsley for garnish at time of serving.

1657

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons bacon drippings, 2 onions (halved and sliced), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 2 teaspoons caraway seeds (crushed), and more.

Yes, Old World Beef Goulash With Caraway And Onions 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!