Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Classic German Goulash, a hearty stew that combines tender beef, sweet onions, and vibrant bell peppers. Infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and caraway seeds, this dish offers a comforting embrace in every bite. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, it promises to fill your home with delightful aromas and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium sweet onions, diced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and dicing the beef.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the pot; sauté until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, caraway seeds, and bay leaves; combine well.
- Pour in the beef broth while scraping the pot's bottom to release flavor bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
- Stir in sour cream just before serving for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg