Pork Goulash Slow Cooker

Warm up your weeknights with this comforting Pork Goulash made effortlessly in your slow cooker! This Hungarian-inspired dish features tender chunks of pork shoulder simmered low and slow in a rich, paprika-spiced sauce with sweet red bell peppers, onions, and a touch of caraway for an earthy depth. The combination of tomato paste and diced tomatoes creates a velvety base, while a flourish of sour cream and fresh parsley adds creamy brightness to every serving. Easy to prepare and perfect for busy days, this hearty goulash is best served over fluffy egg noodles or rice for a complete, satisfying meal. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this Pork Goulash is your new go-to slow-cooker favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder
• 2 medium onion
• 2 medium red bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cups sour cream (for serving)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups egg noodles or rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork shoulder into 1.5-inch chunks and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in batches until lightly browned on all sides. Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker.

Step 3

Peel and dice the onions. Core, deseed, and slice the red bell peppers into strips. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in the garlic, red bell peppers, sweet paprika, and caraway seeds, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat the vegetables. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes before transferring it to the slow cooker.

Step 7

Stir the pork and vegetable mixture together in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning with remaining salt if needed. Serve the goulash over egg noodles or rice, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3524.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4198.3

Total Fat 179.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1034.5mg	0%
Sodium 6764.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 346.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.2g	0%
Total Sugars 52.2g
Protein 282.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 752.3mg	0%
Iron 28.7mg	0%
Potassium 6570.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 33.6%