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Classic German Goulash

A rich, slow-simmered German beef goulash made with onions, paprika, and tender beef for deep traditional flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: European, German
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Goulash
  • 2 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 2 lbs yellow onions sliced
  • 3 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

  • Heavy pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef knife

Method
 

  1. Slowly cook onions in oil until deeply golden.
  2. Add garlic and paprika off heat, stirring quickly.
  3. Add beef, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
  4. Simmer gently for 2 hours until tender.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day.