Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

This traditional Hungarian goulash is a hearty stew with a bright flavorful paprika broth. Classic goulash is packed with tender beef & vegetables, no pasta or macaroni in this one. Enjoy this comforting Eastern European recipe that is so easy to make thanks to your Crock-Pot

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine European, Hungarian

Servings

Calories 217 kcal

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat chuck roast cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion diced
2 cups beef broth or 2 bouillon cubes & 2 cups of water
1 15oz can diced tomatoes with juice
2 cloves garlic minced
3 Tablespoons sweet paprika see notes above for a spicy version
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups carrots diced
2 cups russet potatoes peeled & diced
fresh minced parsley OPTIONAL - for topping
sour cream OPTIONAL - to stir into goulash when serving

Instructions

Begin by prepping & cutting the meat and vegetables.
To the slow cooker insert, add the meat, garlic, & seasonings.
Next, top the meat with the cut-up onion, carrots, & potatoes.
For the final items, add in the canned tomatoes, including the juice, and the beef broth.
Stir everything to combine in the slow cooker.
Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
When done cooking, remove the bay leaf. Ladle into serving bowls and top with any optional ingredients. Fresh parsley is great and so is a dollop of sour cream to stir into the stew.
Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave for a few minutes or up to 5 minutes on the stovetop over medium heat.

TOP TIPS:

Make sure the beef & veggies are similar in size - bite-sized for easy eating and cooking evenly.
Use chuck, shank or shoulder beef for best results.

COOKING TIMES:

Low for 8-10 hours
High for 4 hours

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 598mgPotassium: 737mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5305IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg

Keyword beef, comfort food, crock pot, Eastern European, easy, gluten-free, grain-free, Hungarian, international, low carb, paleo, slow cooker, soup, stew, vegetables

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