Slow Cooker Beef Goulash Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beef Goulash is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for any comfort food lover. Tender beef chuck, savory spices like paprika and caraway seeds, and bell peppers come together in a rich, slow-cooked sauce. The dish is easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker. For an extra creamy touch, serve it with sour cream and fresh parsley. Enjoy this beef goulash as a satisfying meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes (perfect for slow cooking!)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 bell peppers, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening
1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Brown the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck cubes and brown them on all sides, creating a flavorful crust. Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker.
2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions turn translucent. Stir in the sweet paprika, caraway seeds, and cayenne pepper for that authentic goulash flavor. Cook for another minute to blend the spices.
3. Add Tomato Paste and Beef Broth: Stir in the tomato paste, and then pour in the beef broth, deglazing the pan by scraping up any delicious browned bits. This step adds richness to your goulash.
4. Slow Cooker Magic: Transfer the onion and spice mixture into the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes and sliced bell peppers to the mix. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and infused with all the amazing flavors.
6. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the flour with a bit of water to create a slurry. Stir it into the goulash about 30 minutes before serving to achieve the desired consistency.
7. Serve: Serve your slow cooker beef goulash hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for that perfect finishing touch.
Serving Suggestion: Serve this savory beef goulash with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a comforting, family-friendly meal.
