Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Goulash

Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Goulash

✅️A rich and hearty comfort dish that practically cooks itself!

👉Ingredients:

🚨2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

🚨2 tbsp vegetable oil

🚨2 onions, chopped

🚨3 garlic cloves, minced

🚨2 tbsp sweet paprika

🚨1 tsp caraway seeds

🚨1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

🚨2 tbsp tomato paste

🚨1 cup beef broth

🚨1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

🚨2 bell peppers, sliced

🚨Salt & black pepper to taste

🚨2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

🚨1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)

🚨Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

👉Instructions:

1️⃣ Brown the beef

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides. Transfer to your slow cooker.

2️⃣ Sauté the aromatics

In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic until soft. Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, and cayenne; cook 1 minute to release flavors.

3️⃣ Deglaze & combine

Add tomato paste, stir well, then pour in beef broth, scraping up the browned bits. Pour mixture into the slow cooker with the beef.

4️⃣ Slow cook to perfection

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

5️⃣ (Optional) Thicken & Serve

If you like a thicker stew, stir in a slurry made from flour and water during the last 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream and parsley if desired.

👉3 Quick Tips:

↪️Use sweet Hungarian paprika for authentic flavor and a rich red color.

↪️For extra depth, brown the tomato paste slightly before adding broth.

↪️Leftovers taste even better the next day, so make extra for an easy reheat meal!

🔸️Perfect with: buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread!