SEMMELKNOEDEL A.K.A. GERMAN BREAD DUMPLINGS WITH GOULASH SOUP RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Semmelknoedel a.k.a. German Bread Dumplings with Goulash Soup Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Lsweetnell

Number Of Ingredients 25

Note: This recipe makes half as many as shown in images.
FOR THE Semmelknoedel
8 cups cubed old bread
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 stalk finely diced celery
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 Tbsp. dried Parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Pot of boiling water.
FOR GOULASH SOUP
Authentic Hungarian Goulash
1-2 lbs. chuck or arm roast, cut into 1″ cubes (for a shortcut, buy prepackaged stew meat)
1 large onion, diced finely
1 stick butter
1 tbsp. smoky Hungarian paprika
1 cup of your favorite red wine
1 cup V8 Juice
2-4 cups of Water
1 small can of tomato paste
1 heaping tsp jarred minced garlic (or 3 cloves crushed)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: Cornstarch slurry
(boiled potatoes), or spaetzle.

Steps:

  • FOR NOODLES: Put cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. In a small saute pan, saute onions, celery until tender, let cool. In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs and whisk in melted butter, onions, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the bread. Mix and mash with your hands until every single cube of bread is evenly moist. Remove any pieces that are still dry. You might want to add a little chicken stock to ensure bread is moistened. Form into tightly-packed billiards-sized balls. They'll plump up to the size of tennis balls while cooking. Cover with a clean towel and let sit for 1 hour Fill a pot (large enough to accommodate the number of balls you plan to make) about 1/2 way to 2/3 with water and chicken stock bring to boil. Using a spoon, set dumplings into the boiling water. Once they're all in, let cook for 20 minutes. If making a double or quadruple batch, let cook for 30 minutes. Remove from water with slotted spoon and place on a serving dish Drain off excess water before serving. Another meal idea: Drop one in a bowl of chicken broth for a delicious Semmelknoedelsuppe similar to Jewish matzo ball soup. ☕ FOR SOUP: Melt the butter on medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or stew pot then brown the meat in batches. Transfer meat to a dish and set aside. Saute diced onion in the same pot until it begins to caramelize. Stir in paprika and cook for a minute or two. Add wine and meat. Cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is gone. Add water just to cover meat. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer over very low heat for 90 minutes. For a thicker gravy: Corn starch slurry = 2 heaping tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1 cup cold water. Stir into boiling sauce at the very end of cooking. Turn down to simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over semmelknoedel (German bread dumplings), egg noodles such as Reames, salzkartoffeln

Diane Brock
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These were the worst dumplings I've ever had. They were dry, dense, and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Esten Allende
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These dumplings were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and they soaked up the goulash soup perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Edwin Manuel
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These dumplings were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


SANDILE MSIMANG
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I followed the recipe exactly but my dumplings didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Stephen Gehl
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These dumplings were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


josh Brooks
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I'm not a big fan of bread dumplings, but these were actually pretty good. I might make them again sometime.


umairhammad khan
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These were the best bread dumplings I've ever had! I will definitely be making them again.


Krishna Chaudhary
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These dumplings were a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Omolara Success
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I've been making these dumplings for years and they're always a hit. They're so versatile and can be served with so many different dishes.


Abu Sultan
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These dumplings were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them.


Read Kazi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my dumplings turned out really dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Payton Sanchez
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These dumplings were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Panda King
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.


Hadir Khan
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I made these dumplings for my German friends and they loved them! They said they were just like the ones their mothers used to make.


ashly johnson
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These dumplings were a little denser than I expected, but they were still very good. I served them with a beef stew and they were the perfect comfort food.


Dipendra Shahi
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I've never made bread dumplings before, but these turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dumplings were delicious.


Faiza Imran
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These bread dumplings were a hit! They were so light and fluffy, and they soaked up the goulash soup perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.