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Slow Cooker Goulash Recipe

Slow Cooker Goulash Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Americaine

Description

Slow Cooker Goulash Recipe with tender beef, savory veggies, and rich spices – easy, comforting, and perfect for a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions (about 2 cups/300g), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) caraway seeds (optional but authentic)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste
  • 1 can (14.5oz/411g) diced tomatoes
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
  • 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
  • Sour cream and chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season and Brown the Beef Season the beef chunks generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, brown the beef on all sides until you achieve a deep, caramelized crust, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: Sauté Onions and Add Spices In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the diced onions. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, scraping up the flavorful brown bits from the beef. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the pan from heat, then stir in both paprikas and caraway seeds (if using). The residual heat will bloom the spices without burning them.
  3. Step 3: Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker Add the tomato paste to the onion mixture and stir to combine. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker, placing it on top of the browned beef. The caramelized onions and bloomed paprika will infuse your Slow Cooker Goulash with incredible depth of flavor.
  4. Step 4: Add Remaining Ingredients and Cook Add the diced tomatoes, bell peppers, beef broth, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients without disturbing the layering too much. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Step 5: Thicken and Adjust Seasoning About 30 minutes before serving, create a slurry by mixing the flour or cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water until smooth. Stir this into the goulash and replace the lid. The mixture will thicken slightly as it finishes cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Enjoy Serve your Slow Cooker Goulash hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The cool, tangy sour cream provides a delightful contrast to the rich, paprika-infused sauce.

Notes

Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 380 per serving
  • Sugar: 8 grams
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 18 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 5 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 14 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Protein: 35 grams
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Find it online: https://cookingcircuit.com/slow-cooker-goulash-recipe/