Whenever I make this recipe it connects me to my early childhood. It is actually the recipe from my paternal Grandmother {Omi}, who grew up in Serbia, until the entire family fled amid the chaos of the war and moved to Karlsruhe, Germany. My Omi would make Guslasch at family gatherings...
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| My Omi and me - Family gathering {my Mom is wearing sunglasses} |
Gulasch
2 lbs beef stew {I like it cut into small pieces}
1-1/2 lbs onion sliced thin {cut into rings}
3 lbs potato peeled, and cut into quarters {I like yellow - russets work too}
6 Tbl paprika {I use mild}
1 Tbl hot paprika {optional I only add it to my own plate as my family does not like spicy food}
5 C Water
1 Tbl Salt {or more to taste)
3 lbs potato peeled, halved, and cut into quarters
1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a stock pot, and when warm add onions. Cover and keep at medium
heat until onions are softened {be careful not to brown them}, add
2. beef stir well and cook {open lid} until beef is barely cooked from all sides, add
3. water; bring to a slow simmer {be careful not boil}
and cover. Cook for 30 minutes, then
4. add salt, and
5. return to a slow simmer, cover, and simmer for another 60 minutes, then add
6. potatoes and simmer until potatoes are soft. Adjust salt, and serve in soup bowls.
We like to serve ours as my Omi did with crusty white bread, and pickles {vinegar - not salt pickles}
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29 comments:
I love recipes like this that bring back childhood memories. Sometimes I wonder what dishes my daughter will make when she is older that brings back wonderful memories of her childhood.
cooking favorites always brings back so many memories. :)
Such a comforting recipe, especially since it´s a family one! Happy Sunday
Recipes from grandmothers are always the best.
This is my dream dinner. Fabulous Bea!
Love goulash - I would always put the potatoes on the side but I'm sure it's even better in the gravy!
Yummy and I am surprised you can do it with such few ingredients. Nicely done!!
Yes, that is very lovely! That now even more makes me want some gulasch in the next week if at all possible. Well, it is so simple!
Love that you shared this favorite during #SundaySupper!
I never knew goulash was so easy. Oh and you had me a crusty bread. Anything I can dip bread in is for me! :-)
I love the story and thank you for sharing your Omi's recipe! I can't wait to try this!
Looks like a great comfort food recipe! Thanks for sharing :)
I love family recipes. This looks like a simple recipe easy for a weeknight.
This is almost identical to the Polish Gulash that I make-- the amount of spice is scary when you first make it, but it's so amazing when it's finished. Yours looks wonderful.
I love goulash! Looks delicious
I love recipes that remind me of childhood. This looks amazing.
I haven't had goulash in forever, and last time I did it did not look this good!
Such a simple, yet flavorful goulash! Perfect dinner idea now that autumn has arrived. Great #Sunday Supper post~
I like how food connects us to family. I enjoyed your post! This goulash must be great with some crusty bread!
So great that you have a recipe from your Omi. It is very important to keep those recipes alive and nice to see you are doing so with this gulasch. I like your version with potatoes and will have to make it one day.
You are just like me, love hot & spicy food...i will love to have hot paprika too! Thanks for sharing!
Great comfort food recipe! I agree w/ some of the other comments that Grandma's recipes are always the best. Thanks for sharing!
Oh this is pure comfort food and a special one too since it has fond memories associated with it!Love the color and the texture :)
I didn't know Gulash was so simple. Now I think I'll have to try to make it :) Looks great!
I haven't had gulash in years! This looks like a great way to get back in the game! Thanks!
I love that you made your Grandmother's recipe! and the photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing!
mmm. . Gulasch! Can't beat a good, hearty, stick to your ribs gulasch on a cold winters night!
In high school I dated a guy who was from Eastern Germany. His mom made a gulasch that I will never forget it was so good. The best part to me was the knudlen (dumplings) she put on top. I wish I could find a recipe to make it again!
Amanda -,Therecare so anydifferent Gulaschbrecipes :) One of my German Friends Addis Pepper (red), tomatoes, and carrots in Addition to the onions. You can add Kartoffelknödel, or Semmelknödel. You can buy Semmelknödel here in the US as well :)
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