Authentic German Goulash (Rindergulasch)

You might be wondering, what is the difference between German goulash and Hungarian goulash? German Goulash, known as Rindergulasch (“beef goulash”) in German, is comprised of beef and onions that are slow-simmered in a gravy seasoned with paprika, garlic, wine and other seasonings. It is eaten as a sauce, served with German potato or bread dumplings, Spätzle, egg noodles or boiled potatoes. In contrast, Hungarian Goulash is a soup and contains other vegetables like potatoes, carrots and peppers. German Goulash is also typically made with red wine, sometimes with beer (in Bavaria), whereas traditional Hungarian goulash contains neither. Germany also has a soup version called Gulaschsuppe (“goulash soup”), that is similar to Hungarian goulash though the broth often has a thicker consistency, more like a stew.