Recipe Idea: Venison Goulash - Classic & Simple

Game Goulash Is A Classic And Popular Dish In Germany And Austria. It Is Made From Game Meat, Such As Venison, Deer, Or Wild Boar, And Has A Hearty And Spicy Flavor. The Slow Cooking Makes The Meat Particularly Tender And Juicy. In This Recipe, We Show You How To Prepare A Simple And Traditional Game Goulash That Is Perfect With Mashed Potatoes, Dumplings, Or Rice. So, Even Without Much Experience In The Kitchen, You Can Create A Delicious Dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Game Goulash (Venison, Deer, Or Wild Boar)
• 2 Onions
• 3-4 Garlic Cloves
• 2 Carrots
• 2 Celery Stalks
• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 2 Tbsp Flour
• 1/2 Liter Red Wine
• 1/2 Liter Game Stock Or Beef Broth
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 Juniper Berries
• Salt And Pepper To Taste

Instructions:

1. Dice The Onions, Garlic, Carrots, And Celery.
2. Heat The Oil In A Large Pot And Brown The Game Goulash Until It Is Brown All Over.
3. Sprinkle The Flour Over And Continue To Fry While Stirring Until It Mixes With The Oil.
4. Add The Onions, Garlic, Carrots, And Celery And Briefly Fry.
5. Deglaze With Red Wine And Game Stock Or Beef Broth, Then Add The Bay Leaves And Juniper Berries.
6. Cover The Goulash And Let It Simmer On Low Heat For 2-3 Hours Until The Meat Is Tender.
7. Season With Salt And Pepper To Taste.

Additional Tips & Ideas

• Choose High-Quality Game Meat.
• Let The Meat Come To Room Temperature Before Frying; This Makes Browning Easier.
• The Game Meat Should Simmer Long Enough To Become Tender. Depending On The Size And Thickness Of The Meat, This Can Take 2-3 Hours.
• Season The Goulash With Salt And Pepper Only At The End Of Cooking To Not Overpower The Game Meat's Flavor.
• If You Like, You Can Also Enhance The Goulash With Mushrooms Or Cranberries.

Best Served With:

The Classic And Popular Mashed Potatoes Are A Perfect Side Dish For Game Goulash. It Absorbs The Sauce And Softens The Hearty Flavor Of The Game Meat. Potato Dumplings And Spätzle Are Also Very Popular. Another Option Is To Serve The Game Goulash With Rice Or Simply Crispy Bread.

For Vegetables, Red Cabbage Is Recommended. It Goes Perfectly With The Hearty Flavor Of The Game Meat And Complements It Well. But Green Beans, Mushrooms, Or Onions Also Taste Great With Game Goulash.