How to Make Goulash – Oma's Gulasch Rezept

How to Make Goulash – Oma's Gulasch Rezept

from quick-german-recipes.com
Main Course
115 min
6 servings

My German Goulash (Rindergulasch) is rich, hearty, and all about the meat and gravy … perfect with dumplings, just like I grew up with.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or olive oil
  • 2 poundsboneless beef chuck or round steak, cubed
  • 3 largeonions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 clovegarlic, minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoonstomato paste
  • 2 largecarrots, sliced
  • 1 tablespoonssweet hungarian paprika
  • 1 cupred wine or water
  • 2 cupsbeef broth or stock
  • 1bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 3 tablespoonscornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, brown the beef cubes in batches with butter or oil over high heat. Remove to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add onions and garlic (if using) to the pot. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add more fat if needed. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add carrots, paprika, red wine, beef broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and browned beef. Stir to combine and deglaze the pot.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1½ hours until meat is tender.

  5. 5

    Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Stir in gradually to thicken as desired. Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaf before serving.