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German Goulash Recipe

A traditional Central European beef stew made with onions, paprika, and slow-simmered beef for deep, rich flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: European, German
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Goulash
  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 2 lbs onions sliced
  • 3 tbsp sweet paprika powder

Equipment

  • Heavy pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook onions slowly until deeply golden.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and paprika off heat.
  3. Add beef, seasonings, and broth.
  4. Simmer gently until beef is tender.

Notes

Flavor improves after resting overnight.