Thick and Beefy Danish Goulash
This Goulash recipe originally hails from Hungary, and is traditionally made with stew meat, root vegetables like carrots, and lots of savory seasonings in a dark, rich sauce. Now, some of you may be scratching your heads, because there’s another favorite type of Goulash (also called American Goulash) which includes ground beef and pasta noodles (think homemade Hamburger Helper). There are dozens of delicious variations and in the end, there’s no wrong answer to how you want to prepare a warm, nourishing Goulash dinner. My husband ate Goulash a lot when he was living in Denmark. He loved the tender chunks of beef swimming in dark, savory and creamy gravy. Over the years I tried to perfect that dark color and flavor, but it wasn’t until I added a few shakes of dark soy sauce that I finally achieved the rich flavor he loved. It may not actually be what the Danes use to darken it up but it works! And the result is a velvety rich swoon-worthy gravy.
Suggestions for This Recipe
Danish Goulash can be made easily in the Crock Pot! On the stove top, just sear your beef on all sides, making sure it’s a nice crusty brown. Then throw it in the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients and cook for four to six hours.Use some cornstarch and water mixture to thicken up the sauce before serving.We also love the convenience of the Instant Pot Try our Instant Pot Beef Goulash . Try it and enjoy dinner in no time!We love to serve Danish Goulash over mashed potatoes, but it would be delicious on buttered rice or thick slices of sourdough toast.Turn this recipe into a beef stew by adding some cut up potatoes. Delish!Leftovers can easily be frozen and stored in a freezer safe bag or container for up to three months. To reheat, thaw completely in the refrigerator, then warm on the stove top.Goulash can be a gluten-free dish with the substitution of a few ingredients. Use gluten free soy sauce, dry onion soup mix, and beef broth for a delicious, gluten-free goulash.
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How to Make Thick and Beefy Goulash
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