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Beef Goulash Recipe #SundaySupper

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Feeling the need to celebrate Oktoberfest? We did! My husband, daughter and I recently headed out to a German restaurant for a good old fashioned Oktoberfest. We enjoyed German beer, pretzels, sausages, dancing the Chicken Dance and singing Roll Out the Barrel with our tablemates.

Oktoberfest

When it came time to order our entrees, I was torn between the Jägerschnitzel mit unserer speziellen Pilzsoße und Spätzle and Paprikagulasch mit Spätzle und Rotkohl. In plain English that would be breaded pork cutlet vs. cubed tender beef in a spicy paprika sauce (also known as Beef Goulash). That night I decided on the pork cutlets, and I have been craving the beef goulash ever since. As soon as I found the time, I made up this batch of Easy Beef Goulash. I am so glad that I did.

Easy Beef Goulash

Not only does this Beef Goulash taste yummy, it fills the house with the most amazing aroma while it cooks. Like all stews, you put this together and then let it simmer. While it is easy to put together, this Beef Goulash does take time. While I cooked in on the stove, it would be equally easy to combine into a slow cooker.

Easy Beef Goulash

What makes this Beef Goulash so yummy is the mixture of the seasonings. Seriously – so many flavors! Just the scent of crushing the caraway seeds with my mortar and pestle had me looking forward to this dinner.

motar and pestle

This recipe is perfect for cooler nights and pairs beautifully with a nice German beer – which of course is what Oktoberfest is all about!

Easy Beef Goulash Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

Easy Beef Goulsh

Directions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. In batches add beef to hot oil and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. As beef is browned, remove and place in large stock pan. Continue cooking beef in batches and then placing browned beef into the stock pan. Easy Beef Goulash
  2. Return skillet to medium heat; stir chopped onions into the reserved drippings, add olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked onions to the stockpot with beef. Easy Beef Goulash
  3. Combine paprika, caraway seeds, black pepper, marjoram, fresh thyme, and cayenne pepper in the skillet and toast over medium heat about 3 minutes until fragrant. Easy Beef Goulash
  4. Add 1 cup chicken broth and stir into seasonings, pour seasoned broth into stock pan with beef and onion mixture. Easy Beef Goulash
  5. Add 3 cups chicken broth into beef mixture. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, vinegar, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf.
  6. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until a fork inserts easily into the meat – 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  7. Serve Beef Goulash over cooked wide egg noodles and top with sour cream. Add a few fresh thyme leaves for garnish.

Easy Beef Goulash

Reminiscing of our time in Germany. So much fun!

Haufbrauhaus

 

Hofbrauhaus

Easy Beef Goulash for you to enjoy!

Easy Beef Goulash - Not only does this Beef Goulash taste yummy, it fills the house with the most amazing aroma while it cooks! #SundySupper

Did you know that Oktoberfest is the longest running beer festival and traveling fair held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Cities all over the world celebrate Oktoberfest with German-inspired food, fun, and, of course, beer. It is a 16-18 day folk festival running from mid-September to the first weekend in October. Having been held every year, for 206 years, since its start in 1810, Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture. In the true spirit of Oktoberfest Sunday Supper is dishing up lots of Bavarian inspired plates! Thank you to Cricket of Cricket’s Confections and and Marion of Life Tastes Good for hosting this week’s Sunday Super.  Be sure to check out these other wonderful recipes!

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  2. marjory j connors says:

    A short question, why use chicken broth instead of beef broth? We are cooking a beef dish?
    Also do you use Hungarian paprika ?
    Thank you, Marjory

    1. I’m sure beef broth would work as well. Beef broth would give it a richer, deeper beef flavoring. The chicken broth adds a lighter flavor dimension. I used plain paprika because that is what I keep on hand.

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  6. […] Germany might have the longest celebration period, starting on November 11th and running right through the winter. The festivities go by different names in the different regions (Fasching, Karneval, Fastnacht) and there are some local favorite foods as well as some common favorites – pretzels, sausages and jam-filled doughnuts (krapfen or pfannkuchen). You’ll also see festival/cold weather favorites like mulled wine or gluhwein, German potato pancakes and goulash. […]

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  10. […] Germany might have the longest celebration period, starting on November 11th and running right through the winter. The festivities go by different names in the different regions (Fasching, Karneval, Fastnacht) and there are some local favorite foods as well as some common favorites – pretzels, sausages and jam-filled doughnuts (krapfen or pfannkuchen). You’ll also see festival/cold weather favorites like mulled wine or gluhwein, German potato pancakes and goulash. […]

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  13. Koninika says:

    Love how you’ve personalized the recipe and added context! Just so hard to see recipes like that! Simply yum!

  14. Reesa Lewandowski says:

    I absolutely love a good goulash! Yours looks amazing and packed with all the flavor that I love.

  15. Robin Rue says:

    This looks so good. I have never had goulash before but I really need to give it a try.

  16. Your stew sounds amazing.

  17. This dish brings back so many comforting memories from my childhood. Great photos too, looks like you’re having quite the good time enjoying that German beer! 🙂

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  19. I love the aroma of freshly ground spices. As I see the preparation I realize that it’s very similar to the preparation of Indian curries, except for a couple spices used.

  20. That looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try this recipe at home. So hearty and perfect for fall weather!

  21. This recipe is perfect! I am 1/2 German and I love to take the time to make and eat German food. Funny thing, we just had Spatzle with bacon on Sunday. I love the photo of you with the giant sized beer.

  22. I don’t think I’ve ever had goulash before, and I don’t know why. It seems like everything that I would love!

  23. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says:

    I have not had Beef Goulash since I was a kid. I forgot what a great, simple meat it is. I think my entire family will love this recipe!!

  24. I would love to make a veggie version using quorn beef. I have always wanted to try goulash because it looks lush!

  25. Oh yum! This looks great! I love that you use a mortar and pestle as well! My husband got me an amazing one from India and I use it all the time!

  26. I went to Germany over 15 years ago and loved the whole culture. This looks delicous and I bet is smells even better.

  27. Dana Vento says:

    Oh, this sounds so delicious. I love the spices and flavorings, perfect combination!

  28. My husband would love this! He’s really into German food and always says I don’t make enough German dishes.

  29. I’m starving and that looks wonderful! I will have to try this at home. It sounds like the perfect comfort food for fall.

  30. I love Beef Goulash and would love to be able to make it right at home for my family. It’s just one of those delicious comfort foods that everyone really likes.

  31. That combination of spices sounds amazing! I don’t think I have ever had this dish before, I think my husband would love it though!

  32. Our local German Restaurant serves Goulash as a soup and I so miss the egg noodles. I sometimes order the spaetzle and spoon it over that and it is amazing. I’ve never made it at home before. You’ve inspired me to try this recipe…

  33. We love the HB house! The closest one to us is in Pittsburgh, PA. And goulash totally reminds me of my mother. She made the best goulash and even I can’t copy it right!

  34. Susanne says:

    Your recipe for goulash sounds amazing! I love that you’ve added so much flavor including all the spices. I might have to give this a try soon.

  35. I’m not always a fan of german food but this looks really good! I may have to give it a try. Love that you smash your own herbs!

  36. Debra says:

    I love that you smashed your own herbs, that is totally cool! German foods never been my favorite but I might have to give this one a try.

  37. Terri says:

    I love goulash and yours looks fantastic. Don’t you love the Sunday Supper family? I sure do!

  38. Oh wow, the Beef Goulash looks amazing. I’ve never tried doing this on my own. Thanks for the recipe.

  39. German food is a big deal where I live. This looks really yummy! My boys and husband would love this goulash for a nice fall Sunday night meal!

  40. This looks perfect for Fall. I love hearty recipes when it gets cold. The pasta would be so filling!

    1. Stacey says:

      Yes, it is perfect for fall!

  41. Jena says:

    This looks so easy, even I could cook it! I am not the best cook, but I love to try new things. I will be trying this recipe soon!

    1. Stacey says:

      I love how easy this is and it makes the whole house smell delicious!

  42. My friends are over in Germany now enjoying all the festivities. While not quite the same, I’ll have to make this one night and send them a picture cheersing to their honeymoon! Looks WONDERFUL!

    1. Stacey says:

      Congratulations to your friends! Yes, cheer their honeymoon with your own at home Oktoberfest.

  43. This recipe looks so super yummy and I am excited to try this! Pinning this recipe so I can make it this fall – and totally enjoy it with a few beers! Yum….

    1. Stacey says:

      You got it dialed in! Comfort food for fall and pairs perfectly with beer. 🙂 Enjoy!

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  49. Oh my heavens, I LOVE goulash!!! I have one that I grew up eating and have made countless times for my family.

    1. Stacey says:

      That is wonderful! Well loved family recipes are the best.

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