Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy German Goulash
- Begin by generously seasoning the beef chuck cubes with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a heavy Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef cubes in batches, browning for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and cook over medium heat for approximately 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in sweet paprika, smoked paprika, caraway seeds, marjoram, and cayenne pepper.
- Add tomato paste to the pot and allow it to cook and caramelize for about 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and dry red wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return browned beef to the pot and add diced tomatoes, along with chopped bell peppers. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a low simmer, cover, and let it cook on low heat for 2-3 hours.
- After simmering, add cubed potatoes to the goulash and continue to simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream with flour until smooth. Temper this mixture by adding a spoonful of hot liquid from the pot.
- Stir the sour cream mixture back into the goulash and allow to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Ladle the goulash into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot alongside noodles or spaetzle.
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Notes
This goulash gets better with time; it's perfect for make-ahead meals and tastes even more flavorful the next day.
