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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

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Salzburg

Austrian Goulash

How to order / say it
Say it Wiener Saftgulasch — [VEE-ner SAA-ft goo-lahsh]
Order I'd like the Wiener Saftgulasch, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne das Wiener Saftgulasch, bitte.
Say locally

A hearty beef stew with paprika, onions, and spices.

Why try it?

Wiener Saftgulasch is a testament to Austria's historical ties with Hungary, adapted to local tastes with more gravy and milder seasoning. It captures the soul-warming aspect of Salzburg's culinary heritage.

How it tastes

Rich and aromatic with a deep red hue from paprika, this stew is savory, slightly smoky, and velvety smooth, perfect for cold weather. Served with dumplings or bread, the tender beef offers a hearty, fulfilling experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Introduced in the 19th century when Hungarian chefs popularized goulash in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Viennese adaptations added buttery depth and substantial lean beef, shaping it into a quintessential part of Austrian tradition.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef
  • 🧄 200 g onion
  • 🧂 20 g paprika
  • 🥣 500 ml beef broth
  • 🧂 5 g caraway seeds
  • 🌾 20 g flour

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions in oil until golden brown.
  2. 2 Add beef cubes, paprika, and caraway; brown evenly.
  3. 3 Stir in flour, then add broth and simmer until tender.
  4. 4 Season to taste and serve with bread or dumplings.

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