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    German Pork and Beef Beer Goulash

    Published: Feb 19, 2021 · Modified: Sep 9, 2021 by Marita Sinden · 8 Comments

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    German Beer Goulash

    There is no better comfort food than a hearty pot of goulash. This beef and pork beer goulash might be the king of all goulashes. With its malty-rich flavours of paprika and beer; combined with the tender cuts of beef and pork, this stew is a definite treat.  

    German Beer Goulash

    About German Goulash

    Goulash originated from Hungary, but it has been adapted over the centuries by Austrians and Germans. You will find many different goulash recipes in Germany. German goulash is deeply ingrained in the German Food Culture. I have written in detail about its German history and the iconic German goulash cannon in my article on German goulash soup. So have a quick glance over there if you would like to know more about the history of German goulash.  For an authentic Hungarian goulash, I would recommend this Hungarian Potato Goulash Recipe.

    More German Goulash Recipes include:

    • German Goulash Soup
    • Venison Goulash
    • Sausage Goulash
    • Szegedine Goulash with Sauerkraut

    About this German Beer Goulash recipe

    It is no secret that beer and beef pair wonderfully. So does beer and pork.  This beef and pork beer goulash is a winning combination.

    What beer to use for beer goulash?

    This recipe is a variation of the traditional Bavarian beer goulash recipe that uses German black beer (Schwarzbier). 

    German Black Beer is a special type of beer that is very dark, as its name suggests. This is because of the use of the dark malt during its production. The roots of this kind of beer lie in the east of Germany: Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg. It is not very common and has a market share of just 1.6% of the German Beer market. [source: Bierpedia.org]

    Here are 10 Schwarzbier brands in Germany.

    • Störtebeker Schwarzbier
    • Köstritzer Schwarzbier
    • Neuzeller Klosterbräu Schwarzer Abt
    • Eibauer Schwarzbier
    • Freiberger Brauhaus Freibergisch Schwarzbier
    • Bamberger Klosterbräu Schwärzla
    • Braufactum Darkon Schwarzbier
    • Buddelship Kohlentrimmer Schwarzbier
    • Pfungstädter 1831 Schwarzbier
    • Bergmann (Schwarz)

    You probably can get these abroad in specialist beer shops but as I like to go to my local supermarket I opted for an alternative. 

    I used Erdinger Dunkel, which is quite common in England and can be bought in supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsburys. Erdinger Dunkel is a dark wheat beer that has a lovely malty flavour to it and rounds this dish off nicely. So if you cannot find a German Schwarzbier, use a dark beer as the malt content will be higher than an ordinary larger.

    What ingredients do you need for Beer Goulash? 

    • 750 g (1.6 lb) diced beef (if you like you can use just beef or just pork, but I suggest the combination of both for a more interesting texture). 
    • 750 g (1.6 lb oz) diced pork
    • 500 ml (17 fl oz) dark beer – see above suggestions which beer is best suited for beer goulash
    • 750 ml (25,3 fl oz) beef stock/ beef broth 
    • 1 kg (35 oz) onions
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 3 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp caraway seeds
    • 2 tbsp cornflour or plain flour
    • salt and pepper to taste.

    How to make German Beer Goulash? 

    There are three ways you can make this beer goulash. On the stove in a conventional saucepan/ pot, using a slow cooker (affiliate link) (crockpot (affiliate link)) or in a pressure cooker.

    Beer goulash in a saucepan 

    1. Roughly dice the onions.
    2. In a large saucepan (at least 5 lr) melt the butter and fry the onions until translucent.
    3. Add the meat and fry until lightly browned.
    4. Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, tomato paste and cumin seeds and fry for another minute while continually stirring.
    5. Add in the beef stock/ beef broth and pour in the beer and reduce the heat.
    6. Cook on a low heat for about 1 ½ or 2 hours until the meat is tender.
    7. To thicken the goulash sauce, carefully stir in a tablespoon cornflour / plain flour. Increase the heat, as this should thicken the sauce. If the sauce is still too thin, stir in another tablespoon of cornflour/ plain flour, until the desired consistency is achieved.

    Beer goulash in a slow cooker /crock pot:

    • Prepare the beer goulash and follow the instructions for beer goulash in a saucepan until step 4. 
    • Pour the cooked ingredients into your slow cooker/ crockpot and add the beef stock/ beef broth. Pour in the beer and set your slow cooker/ crockpot to high. 
    • Cook in the slow cooker (affiliate link) for around 5-6 hours until the meat falls off the fork. To thicken the goulash sauce, carefully stir in a tablespoon cornflour / plain flour. Increase the heat, as this should thicken the sauce. If the sauce is still too thin, stir in another tablespoon of cornflour/ plain flour, until the desired consistency is achieved.

    Beer goulash in a pressure cooker

    • Prepare the beer goulash and follow the instructions for beer goulash in a saucepan until step 5. 
    • Add the lid to the pressure cooker and cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. 
    • Once the lid is removed, you can thicken the sauce by mixing in a tablespoon of cornflour. Bring the goulash back to boil with the lid removed to thicken the sauce. Should the sauce still be too thin, add an additional tablespoon cornflour until the desired consistency is achieved.
    Beer Goulash with Red Cabbage
    Serve Beer Goulash with German Red Cabbage

    How to serve German Beef & Pork Beer Goulash? 

    This pork and beef stew with paprika and dark beer is a hearty, filling meal. I suggest serving it with the following side dishes. 

    • German Spätzle 
    • German Potato Dumplings
    • Semmelknödel (German Bread Dumplings)
    • Boiled potatoes 
    • Mashed potatoes 
    • Bratkartoffeln
    • Pasta 
    • Vegetables ( such as carrots, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower or green beans) 
    • German red cabbage 

    Can I prepare this Goulash recipe in advance? 

    Yes, this is a great dish to make a day ahead of serving. The goulash tastes amazing warmed up as the flavours had time to develop.

    How to store beer goulash

    This goulash will stay good up to four days after being cooked. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It also freezes very well and will keep in the freezer up to three months.

    More Goulash Recipes

    • Sausage Goulash with Pasta in a blue bowl.
      Easy Sausage Goulash (Würstchengulasch)
    • A saucepan on a blue towel set on a wooden background with Hungarian Pork and Sourkraut Stew.
      Szegedin Goulash with Sauerkraut (Székely Gulyás)
    • German Goulash Soup
      Easy Gulaschsuppe ( authentic German Goulash Soup) + video
    • German Goulash in a Saucepan
      Old Fashioned German Goulash (Rindergulasch)
    • A plate with venison goulash above a jar with cranberry sauce. You can see half a wine glass.
      Flavourful German Venison Goulash (Hirschgulasch)

    If you like this recipe, you might enjoy these recipes:

    • Wiener Schnitzel
    • Turkey Schnitzel
    • Frikadellen- German Meatballs
    • Flammkuchen
    • Riesling Chicken Schnitzel with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Grapes

    This post was first published in March 2015 and updated February 2021

    Recipe

    German Pork and Beef Beer Goulash

    Marita
    An authentic recipe for German beer goulash. Instructions how to prepare this dish in a saucepan, or slow cooker (affiliate link)/ crock pot or in a pressure cooker.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine German
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 807 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 750 g diced beef 1.6 lb
    • 750 g diced pork 1.6 lb
    • 500 ml dark German Beer see post for subsistutes
    • 750 ml beef stock 26.4 fl oz
    • 1 kg onions 35 oz
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 3 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
    • 2 tablespoon corn flour or plain flour
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    Cook in a saucepan

    • Roughly dice the onions.
    • In a large saucepan (at least 5 lr) melt the butter and fry the onions until translucent.
    • Add the meat and fry until lightly browned.
    • Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, tomato paste and caraway seeds and fry for another minute while continually stirring.
    • Add in the beef stock/ beef broth and pour in the beer and reduce the heat.
    • Cook on a low heat for about 1 ½ or 2 hours until the meat is tender.
    • To thicken the goulash sauce, carefully stir in a tablespoon cornflour / plain flour. Increase the heat, as this should thicken the sauce. If the sauce is still too thin, stir in another tablespoon of cornflour/ plain flour, until the desired consistency is achieved.

    Cook in a slow cooker or crock pot

    • Prepare the beer goulash and follow the instructions for beer goulash in a saucepan until step 4.
    • Pour the cooked ingredients into your slow cooker (affiliate link)/ crockpot (affiliate link) and add the beef stock/ beef broth. Pour in the beer and set your slow cooker (affiliate link)/ crockpot (affiliate link) to high. 
    • Cook in the slow cooker (affiliate link) for around 5-6 hours until the meat falls off the fork. To thicken the goulash sauce, carefully stir in a tablespoon cornflour / plain flour. Increase the heat, as this should thicken the sauce. If the sauce is still too thin, stir in another tablespoon of cornflour/ plain flour, until the desired consistency is achieved.

    Cook in a pressure cooker

    • Prepare the beer goulash and follow the instructions for beer goulash in a saucepan until step 5. 
    • Add the lid to the pressure cooker and cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. 
    • Once the lid is removed, you can thicken the sauce by mixing in a tablespoon of cornflour. Bring the goulash back to boil with the lid removed to thicken the sauce. Should the sauce still be too thin, add an additional tablespoon cornflour until the desired consistency is achieved.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 807kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 90gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 2183mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword authentic german recipe, beer goulash, goulash with dark beer
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    1. Rosemary says

      December 01, 2023 at 1:34 am

      In the instructions it says cumin seeds, in the ingredients it says caraway seeds.

      Reply
      • Marita Sinden says

        February 22, 2024 at 1:34 pm

        sorry its caraway seeds, I have corrected it now. Thanks for pointing it out.

        Reply
    2. Juneil says

      February 04, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      What is „diced beef“ and „diced pork.“ Is it the same as ground chuck (i.e. hamburger) and ground pork?

      Reply
      • Marita says

        February 04, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        Hi Juneil, no it's not ground meat. It is a casserole meat, so meat cut into cubes. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    3. Lucy says

      October 09, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is making my mouth water

      Reply
      • Marita says

        October 22, 2020 at 9:04 am

        Let me know if you try it out.

        Reply
    4. Katie says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Marita treated me and our friend Lynne to this one evening at hers, and it was delicious, not too rich and the meat was perfectly cooked, if anything I wished there was more so be prepared to make extra just in case your friends and family are greedy like me 🙂

      Reply

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