Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings
Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings is a hearty main course of tender braised beef in a rich paprika-tomato sauce, served with fluffy steamed bread dumplings. The TM7 steams the dumplings in the Varoma while the goulash simmers below, so both components finish together for an authentic Central European family meal.
About this recipe
Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings Thermomix TM7 brings the classic Hungarian-inspired comfort food straight to your all-in-one kitchen machine. This recipe pairs tender braised beef in a rich, paprika-scented tomato sauce with traditional bread dumplings made from day-old bread rolls, eggs, and milk. Searching for goulash recipes Thermomix TM7 usually leads to stovetop versions requiring constant attention, but here the machine handles the chopping of onions and bread, the mixing of the dumpling dough, and the gentle heating of the stew while the Varoma steams the dumplings to airy perfection above the bubbling sauce. The result is a complete quick weeknight dinner or leisurely Sunday main course where every element lands on the plate at the same moment. If you love hearty Central European flavours but not hovering over a hob, this goulash with bread dumplings TM7 version will become a permanent fixture in your colder-weather repertoire.
Preparation tips
- Use day-old bread rolls for the dumplings, as fresh bread turns gummy when steamed. Cut the rolls into small cubes and let them dry out further while you prepare the goulash, ensuring the dumplings stay light and airy rather than dense.
- Serve the goulash generously ladled over the dumplings so the paprika-tomato sauce soaks in, and scatter fresh parsley on top. A spoonful of sour cream stirred through at the table adds a lovely tangy richness typical of Hungarian cooking.
- Leftover dumplings slice beautifully the next day and can be pan-fried in a little butter until golden. For a milder family version, reduce the pepper and paprika slightly, or swap the beef for pork shoulder if you prefer a sweeter, softer meat.
Recipe variations
- For a gluten-free version, replace the bread rolls with gluten-free rolls and add a spoonful of psyllium husk to bind the dumpling mixture, keeping the steaming method in the Varoma identical for a light texture.
- For a festive winter variation, add cubed smoked bacon and a pinch of caraway seeds to the goulash base, and stir a little grated apple into the sauce for a subtle sweetness that balances the deep paprika flavour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming the bread dumplings in the Varoma above the simmering goulash gives them a light, fluffy texture in one hands-free step. [Guided Cooking]
- Gentle heating keeps the tomato purée and paprika sauce bubbling at a steady simmer so the beef turns meltingly tender without catching. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the bread cubes with egg and milk into the dumpling dough takes moments and delivers an even, scoopable consistency every time. [Time Savings]
- Chopping the onions for the goulash base happens in seconds, producing fine, uniform pieces without any tears at the worktop. [Multi-Function]
- Grating a piece of bread into coarse crumbs for thickening the stew creates a rustic, silky sauce with zero manual effort. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- bread rolls
- fresh parsley
- onions
- unsalted butter
- milk
- medium eggs
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- ground nutmeg
- garlic cloves