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Creamy German Goulash

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Creamy German Goulash is a rich and hearty beef stew with tender chunks of beef simmered in a flavorful paprika‑spiced sauce finished with creamy sour cream or heavy cream. It’s comforting, deeply flavorful, and perfect served over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stewing beef or chuck roast, cut into 1‑inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced or chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika (or a mix of sweet and smoked)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
  • 1–2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium‑high heat. Brown the beef in batches until well seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté the onion until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bell pepper (if using) and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and caraway seeds (if using), and cook 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 1.5–2 hours, or until the beef is fork‑tender.
  6. Once the beef is tender, stir in sour cream or heavy cream until combined. If you want a thicker sauce, mix flour with a little water to form a slurry and stir it in; simmer a few more minutes until thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Add mushrooms or carrots for extra texture and flavor.
  • For a thicker sauce without flour, reduce the broth more before stirring in the cream.
  • Use both sour cream and heavy cream together for extra richness.
  • Browning the beef well adds extra depth of flavor.
  • If the sauce gets too thick when reheating, loosen it with a splash of broth or water.

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