How to Make Grandma Drexler's Bavarian Goulash - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a hearty goulash filling the kitchen, and Grandma Drexler's Bavarian Goulash is a recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family. Hailing from the Bavarian region of Germany, this goulash is a staple in our family gatherings and has been a favorite for as long as I can remember.

What sets Grandma Drexler's Bavarian Goulash apart from other goulash recipes is its rich and savory flavors, which come from a combination...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon dried marjoram, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 1 pinch dill seed
  • 1 pinch mustard powder
  • 2 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 cup sauerkraut
  • ¾ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in melted butter until the onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir pork, marjoram, paprika, salt, basil, dill, and mustard powder into the onion mixture; cook and stir until pork is only slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour about half the water over the pork mixture. Add sauerkraut and sour cream; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil and add remaining water; cook at a boil until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    202 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 405mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 302mg