How to Make German Goulash Stew

This is a simple, quick meal that makes me remember Germany every time we eat this at our house. From the first bowl you will taste the wonderful flavors of Germany. Read on to learn how to make a German goulash stew.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lbs. beef sirloin tip, cut into small pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped into small pieces
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsp. Hungarian paprika
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 4 cups water
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp. marjoram
• 1 Tbsp. Caraway Seeds
• 1 tsp. sugar

1. Put olive oil in the bottom of a large pot. Brown beef sirloin pieces and chopped onions until the beef is done and onions are clear.

2. Add chopped garlic, Hungarian paprika, tomato paste and water.

3. As it is coming to a boil, start to add marjoram, caraway seeds and sugar.

4. Add the salt and paper to your taste. Cook approximately 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Tips & Warnings

• A great side to the German Goulash stew is spaetzle, which can be purchased in a box or made from scratch. Either way, the spaetzle adds to the European flair.

[gnosis65]

on 3/12/2009 Sounds great. Always looking for new ideas for dinner.

[motherNN]

on 10/9/2008 I always thought goulash had noodles. New twist!!!

[Blackbear]

on 1/8/2008 This is different. I love it.

[bmi57]

on 12/17/2007 This sounds yummy, and perfect for these cold winter months. You don't add potatoes to this stew? Can't wait to try it, thanks.