German Goulash Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, working in batches.
3. Remove beef and set aside.
4. Add onions to the pot and cook until softened and golden.
5. Add garlic, paprika, caraway seeds, marjoram, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
6. Cook for 2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
7. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
8. Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, red wine, and bay leaves.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours until beef is tender.
10. Add red wine vinegar and cook for 5 minutes.
11. Remove bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley.
12. Serve hot over egg noodles or with crusty bread.