Braised Beef Goulash with Kaiser Roll Croutons

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Tender beef chunks slowly braised in a rich paprika sauce served with crispy kaiser roll croutons that soak up every flavorful bite. This Austrian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch cubes, yellow onion, finely chopped, sweet paprika powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 Kaiser rolls, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds beef stew meat and brown on all sides for 8 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium finely chopped yellow onions to the pot and sauté over medium heat for 7 minutes until golden and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 tbsp sweet paprika powder and 1 tsp caraway seeds, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the pot and pour in 4 cups beef stock. Season with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise on low for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
5. Step 5: While beef cooks, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cut Kaiser rolls cubes and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Toast, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Step 6: Serve the braised beef goulash hot topped with the crispy Kaiser roll croutons for added texture and flavor.