Description
Experience the authentic taste of Germany with this Creamy Goulash, or Rahmgulasch. This hearty, flavorful dish features tender beef simmered in a velvety sauce infused with spices, onions, garlic, and rich cream. Perfect for Oktoberfest dinners or cozy nights, this German Goulash recipe brings comfort and a taste of Bavarian tradition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stewing meat, cut into cubes
- 2 large onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons paprika (preferably sweet or smoked)
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onions to the same pot; cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in paprika and caraway seeds, coating the onions and garlic evenly.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add tomato paste and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for 10 more minutes until sauce thickens.
Notes
- Use high-quality beef, such as chuck or stewing cuts, for tender results.
- Don’t skip the paprika—it’s essential for authentic German flavor.
- For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir in towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: thirty grams
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg