Slow Cooker Beef Goulash

Slow cooker beef goulash is a rich Hungarian-style stew made with tender beef, sweet paprika, onions, peppers, and a slow-simmered broth.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Hungarian

Keyword: beef goulash, slow cooker goulash

Prep Time: 10

4 15

Total Time: 4 25

Servings:

Calories: 433kcal

Author: Kate | You Say Potatoes

Equipment

Skillet
Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck 900 g, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
2 tablespoons oil
2 large onions finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bell peppers red and/or yellow, diced
2 medium carrots sliced
2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped (optional, leave out if serving with noodles or rice)
1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz / 400 g
2 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or thyme if unavailable
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Sour cream for serving, optional

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned all over. Transfer to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the onions and cook until golden and soft (about 7–10 minutes). Stir in the garlic, paprika, caraway seeds, and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes, just to bloom the spices. Transfer everything to the slow cooker.
Add the peppers, carrots, potatoes (if using), diced tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, and marjoram. Stir gently to combine.
Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Nutrition

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.