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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

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 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian

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

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  1. Toss beef with sweet paprika, hot paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.
  2. 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.
  3. Add onion, garlic and flour to the pan the beef was cooked in; cook until aromatic, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Information

Serving 3/4 cup (generous) Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 51.5g (103%) Fat 13.5g (21%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 657mg (27%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Serving 3/4 cup (generous)
Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 51.5g 103%
Fat 13.5g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 657mg 27%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.