Crock Pot Hungarian Goulash
Warm up your home with the rich, aromatic flavors of Crock Pot Hungarian Goulash, a slow-cooked comfort food classic. Tender cubes of beef stew meat are simmered to perfection alongside savory onions, sweet red bell pepper, and a luscious combination of tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. The dish’s authentic taste shines through with the inclusion of sweet Hungarian paprika and aromatic caraway seeds, creating a hearty stew that’s both flavorful and satisfying. Prepared in a slow cooker, this recipe allows the meat to become melt-in-your-mouth tender over hours of low, steady heat, making it the perfect make-ahead meal for busy days. Serve this goulash over buttery egg noodles, creamy mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of its rich, warming sauce. A dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add the perfect finishing touch to this cozy European-inspired dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large Yellow onions, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 14 oz (1 can) Diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 2 tbsp Sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp Caraway seeds
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
In a bowl, toss the beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until coated.
Brown the beef in the skillet, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, just until browned. Transfer the beef to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onions and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant. Add the onions and garlic to the crock pot.
Add the diced red bell pepper, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Stir in the sweet Hungarian paprika, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors are well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Serve hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 805 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2624 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
