Austrian Goulash Recipe

Warm up your kitchen with this authentic Austrian Goulash recipe, passed down through generations! This hearty beef stew, featuring a blend of sweet and smoky paprika and a hint of caraway, is a family favorite. Learn how to make this rich and flavorful dish, perfect served over buttery spaetzle, noodles, or traditional semmel knödel (bread dumplings). Get ready for a culinary journey to the heart of Austria!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 165 mins
Calories 151.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Austrian Goulash

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  • 1 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
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  • 1 tbsp hot paprika
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
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  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper (initial), plus more to taste
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  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Austrian Goulash

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, brown 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, over medium-high heat. Remove beef and set aside.
  2. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 2 carrots, chopped, to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 tbsp sweet paprika, 1 tbsp hot paprika, 1 tsp caraway seeds, and 1 tsp salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Return beef to the pot. Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup dry red wine (optional), 1 bay leaf, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until beef is very tender.
  6. If the stew becomes too thick, add more broth as needed. If it's too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to reduce the liquid.
  7. Remove bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
  8. Serve hot over your choice of spaetzle, buttered noodles, or semmel knödel. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

21g

Carbs

4g

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