Thick and Beefy Danish Goulash

4.78 from 18 votes

Thick and Beefy Danish Goulash is a hearty family favorite, full of tender beef chunks in rich, dark gravy. Cozy comfort food never tasted so divine!

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Danish, Hungarian

Keyword: Goulash

Servings:

Calories: 512kcal

Author: Erica Walker

Braise beef in oil over medium high heat until just brown on all sides. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
Add onions to skillet and saute until onions become clear and tender
Transfer beef to a large pot or Dutch oven and add onion soup mix, beef broth, browning (or soy sauce), paprika, and Worcestershire.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour. If you want the beef to be really tender, simmer for even longer.
About 20 minutes before serving, add carrots and simmer until ready to serve.
Right before serving, add cornstarch to water and stir until smooth. SLOWLY stir cornstarch mixture into the goulash until reaching desired consistency (you want it to be like a thin gravy consistency). Add beef broth to thin out or more cornstarch to thicken.
Add salt and pepper to taste before serving. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or toast. *You can also throw everything in a crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

We love to serve Danish Goulash over mashed potatoes, but it would be delicious on buttered rice or thick slices of sourdough toast.

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.