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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

4.95 from 35 votes
This easy Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash, a hearty beef stew, is the ultimate comfort food made even simpler with the convenience of a crockpot.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, main dish
Cuisine: Hungarian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 1 ½-inch pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups sweet onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 2 tablespoons flour (all purpose or gluten-free)
  • 2 cups red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup crushed tomato
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 dry bay leaf
  • Sour cream (optional for serving)

Instructions

  • Toss beef with sweet paprika, hot paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Brown the beef on all sides in two batches. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add onion, garlic and flour to the pan the beef was cooked in; cook until aromatic, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add bell pepper, beef broth, crushed tomato, caraway seed & brown sugar, if using to the slow cooker. Stir. Add bay leaf, cover and cook low 8 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Serve with sour cream and a sprinkling of caraway seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • Any spices left in the bowl from the beef can/should be added to the slow cooker.
  • Vegetables like carrot & potato can be added to the stew & still be authentic.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup (generous), Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 51.5g, Fat: 13.5g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 168mg, Sodium: 657mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 9g
- WW Points: 1