Slow Cooker Beef Goulash
A comforting and hearty slow cooker beef goulash made with tender beef chunks, paprika, and a rich tomato-based sauce. Perfect for an easy, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, dried marjoram, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to the onions. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker with the beef.
Add diced tomatoes with their juice, beef broth, tomato paste, diced red and green bell peppers, sliced carrots, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender.
About 15 minutes before serving, mix the all-purpose flour and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.