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German style beef goulash served in a bread bowl.

Bavarian-Style Beef Goulash

Carne Diem Culinary
Warm up with a hearty bowl of homemade German Goulash! This rich and flavorful stew features tender chunks of beef simmered in a paprika and beer-infused gravy with onions and carrots. Perfect for a chilly evening, Bavarian Goulash is a comforting and satisfying meal that's sure to please. Serve it with crusty bread or dumplings for soaking up all that delicious gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Austrian, Bavarian, German
Servings 4
Calories 582 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pound Chuck Roast
  • 2 Tablespoons Clarified Butter or Lard
  • 2 Yellow Onions 1.5 pounds, diced
  • 2 Carrots cut into coins
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Beef Better Than Bouillon

Seasoning Mix 1

  • 1 Tablespoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Caraway Seed
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Seasoning Mix 2

  • 2 Tablespoons Sweet Paprika
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt

Liquid Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Beef Bone Broth
  • 1 Cup Dark Beer like Dunkel
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the meat, then remove from the pot.
  • Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking until soft.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, and seasoning mix #1. Stir and allow to bloom for 3 minutes, taking care not to burn.
  • Add the beer and increase the heat to medium. Bring to a low boil then simmer until reduced and only a little liquid remains.
  • Add seasoning mix #2, the red wine vinegar, beef broth and Better Than Bouillon. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add back in the beef and carrots. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours until thickened and the beef is tender. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 50gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 794mgPotassium: 1216mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8148IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 7mg
Keyword beef, beer, Onion, Red Wine
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