Slow Cooker Goulash
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
245 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Hungarian
Slow Cooker Goulash
Description
This Slow Cooker Goulash features cubed beef chuck roast cooked with large sliced onions, garlic, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, beef broth, and tomato paste. The slow cooker method allows the meat to become tender while the spices infuse a subtle warmth without overpowering heat.
The stew is thickened after cooking by adding a cornstarch slurry and simmering briefly. The resulting texture is rich and slightly thickened, suitable for serving with bread, potatoes, or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
This recipe is flexible for larger quantities by adjusting cooking times and seasoning amounts accordingly. The paprika should be fresh to impart the proper warmth and color without bitterness.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days and can be gently reheated to maintain moistness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 onion sliced, slices separated into rings; 8 ounces, large
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast fat trimmed, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon of any other salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Add the onion, beef, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, broth, and tomato paste to a 6-quart slow cooker pan.
- Gently mix everything together.
- Cover, and cook on HIGH for 3 hours. You can also cook on LOW for 7 hours.
- When done, whisk the cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the beef mixture. If you cooked the goulash on high, the stew should thicken immediately. If you cooked it on low, or if it doesn't thicken right away, set the slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for 15-30 more minutes, until the stew thickens.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet paprika for best flavor; avoid smoky or spicy varieties.
- Adjust cooking time for larger roasts: 4 hours HIGH for 3 pounds of meat.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge up to 4 days and reheat gently at low power.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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