You can use lager instead of ale in stew if it's a strong lager such as Belgian Leffe or Duvel.
Normal lagers will not make for a great stew but it will be okay to use lager in stew.
The ale that is best for stew is stouts, Porters, Brown Ales, Dark Lagers, Medium to full bodied lagers, Amber ales, Guinness Draught and Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale.
The beer that goes with beef stew is porter, ale or stout beers.
Some good wines that pair well with beef stew include.
Red Bordeaux.
Argentinean Malbec.
Washington Cabernet Sauvignon blends.
The difference between stew and goulash is stew is made of slow braising chunks of meat with root vegetables in seasoned broth and goulash is made with spices such as peppers, paprika, cumin and caraway which enhances and alters the flavor from classic beef stew.
The best cut of meat for goulash is Beef Chuck which gives tender and succulent results.
American Goulash does freeze very well and you can make goulash ahead of time and freeze it and then thaw it out and heat it when ready to serve it.
The difference between goulash and chili is in the spices and ingredients.
In fact goulash is basically chili with noodles.
Goulash is a traditional Hungarian dish that is typically made with beef, vegetables, and paprika.
Chili mac is an American dish that is typically made with ground beef, macaroni noodles, and chili sauce.
The difference between goulash and spaghetti is with spaghetti the noodles and sauce are cooked separately and then combined when you serve it.
While goulash is made by cooking the sauce and noodles together in a pot.
Goulash is the same as American chop suey which is a macaroni pasta dish that is made with a heart meat sauce.
American goulash is different because instead of paprika, the American goulash has Italian seasoning which includes basil, dried parsley and oregano.
The difference between American Goulash and Hungarian Goulash is Hungarian Goulash is a thick meat and vegetable stew with a broth that's heavily seasoned with paprika, while American Goulash is a quick dish made from ground beef, tomato sauce, herbs, and elbow macaroni noodles.
Goulash is made of ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and macaroni noodles in a seasoned tomato sauce with diced tomatoes.
Hungarian Goulash is a thick meat and vegetable stew with a broth that's heavily seasoned with paprika, while American Goulash is a quick dish made from ground beef, tomato sauce, herbs, and elbow macaroni noodles.
It also goes by the name of American Chop Suey.
Garlic bread is the favorite side dish to serve with goulash.
I know garlic bread is my own favorite food to serve with goulash as it compliments the goulash really well.
Besides garlic bread some dinner rolls whether homemade or already made as well as bread sticks go great with goulash.
Some other good side dishes to serve with goulash are veggie packed Olive Garden salad, Fruit Salad or even some roasted vegetables or roasted asparagus if you like roasted asparagus.
Goulash originated from Hungary and is a soup of meat and vegetables that is usually seasoned with paprika and other spices.
Originating in medieval Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe.
It is also one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country.