Vegetarian Rindergulasch (German Beef Goulash)

Savor the hearty flavors of German cuisine with this Vegetarian Rindergulasch, a plant-based twist on the classic beef goulash! This rich and satisfying one-pot meal combines tender plant-based beef chunks with a medley of colorful bell peppers, carrots, and aromatic onions and garlic, all simmered in a robust paprika-infused vegetable broth. Enhanced with warm spices like cumin and a hint of bay leaf, this vegetarian goulash offers all the comforting depth of the original without the meat. Ready in just under an hour, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners and is best served over pasta, rice, or with a slice of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the flavorful sauce. Packed with vibrant veggies and bold spices, it’s a wholesome, vegan-friendly homage to a beloved German classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams plant-based beef chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 carrots
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 500 milliliters vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 0 to taste salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 2

Dice the red and green bell peppers and slice the carrots into thin rounds.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced bell peppers and sliced carrots to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and mix well with the vegetables for about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the plant-based beef chunks to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the paprika powder, cumin, ground black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the plant-based beef is heated through.

Step 9

Add salt to taste and stir well.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve hot with cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1626.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1603.4

Total Fat 80.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5500.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 478.6mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 4129.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 30.9%