Sunday, September 30, 2012

Gulasch for #SundaySupper {Goulash}

Today's theme for #SundaySupper is meals made out 5 ingredients or less.  I am very excited about this  theme  as one of my favorite meals for entertaining, or for a nice warming dinner is Gulasch which is made out of - the rules are clear salt, pepper and salt do not count - out of exactly five ingredients.  Splash of oil, beef, onions, potatoes, and paprika.

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...
My Omi and me - Family gathering {my Mom is wearing sunglasses}
There is something beautiful about making this dish as I remember Omi, plus it is easy to make, feeds a crowd, and makes fantastic leftovers that are great for school lunches for my girlies.  It just takes some time on the stove, so keep that in mind it is definitively not a last minute kind of dish....


Gulasch
Splash of olive oil
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:

Laura Hunter said...

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.

Baker Street said...

cooking favorites always brings back so many memories. :)

Paula @ Vintage Kitchen said...

Such a comforting recipe, especially since it´s a family one! Happy Sunday

diabeticFoodie said...

Recipes from grandmothers are always the best.

Jen @JuanitasCocina said...

This is my dream dinner. Fabulous Bea!

Patti said...

Love goulash - I would always put the potatoes on the side but I'm sure it's even better in the gravy!

Tara Noland said...

Yummy and I am surprised you can do it with such few ingredients. Nicely done!!

Chris said...

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!

Family Foodie said...

Love that you shared this favorite during #SundaySupper!

Karen Hartzell said...

I never knew goulash was so easy. Oh and you had me a crusty bread. Anything I can dip bread in is for me! :-)

Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) said...

I love the story and thank you for sharing your Omi's recipe! I can't wait to try this!

Lane said...

Looks like a great comfort food recipe! Thanks for sharing :)

Veronica Gantley said...

I love family recipes. This looks like a simple recipe easy for a weeknight.

Melanie said...

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.

Sarah Reid said...

I love goulash! Looks delicious

Kim Bee said...

I love recipes that remind me of childhood. This looks amazing.

Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts said...

I haven't had goulash in forever, and last time I did it did not look this good!

Lizzy Do said...

Such a simple, yet flavorful goulash! Perfect dinner idea now that autumn has arrived. Great #Sunday Supper post~

Lyn @LovelyPantry said...

I like how food connects us to family. I enjoyed your post! This goulash must be great with some crusty bread!

Renee Dobbs said...

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.

seetfei said...

You are just like me, love hot & spicy food...i will love to have hot paprika too! Thanks for sharing!

Megan Wood said...

Great comfort food recipe! I agree w/ some of the other comments that Grandma's recipes are always the best. Thanks for sharing!

Soni said...

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 :)

kwistinsfavorites said...

I didn't know Gulash was so simple. Now I think I'll have to try to make it :) Looks great!

Martin D said...

I haven't had gulash in years! This looks like a great way to get back in the game! Thanks!

Alice Choi said...

I love that you made your Grandmother's recipe! and the photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing!

Susan said...

mmm. . Gulasch! Can't beat a good, hearty, stick to your ribs gulasch on a cold winters night!

Amanda said...

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!

german in pdx said...

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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