Braised Viennese Beef Goulash with Paprika and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A rich and hearty beef stew inspired by traditional Viennese flavors, featuring tender beef slow-cooked with sweet paprika and caramelized onions. This Austrian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, yellow onions, sliced, sweet paprika powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cubed
• 2 medium (about 300 g) yellow onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika powder
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 2 medium sliced yellow onions (about 300 g) and sauté over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring frequently.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons sweet paprika powder, and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to deepen the flavor.
5. Step 5: Return the browned beef to the pot, sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the mixture, and stir well to coat the meat and onions.
6. Step 6: Pour in 3 cups beef broth and 1 cup water, stirring to combine. Season with 1.5 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
7. Step 7: Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
8. Step 8: Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot with your choice of bread or dumplings.