Slow Cooker Beef Goulash

Transform your dinner table with the rich, comforting flavors of this Slow Cooker Beef Goulash, a delectable one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This recipe features tender chunks of seared beef chuck, slow-cooked to perfection with hearty vegetables like carrots, potato, and red bell pepper, all bathed in a deeply savory broth infused with bright notes of paprika and garlic. The long, slow simmer in the slow cooker enhances the flavors, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dish with minimal effort. Finished with a dollop of creamy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Hungarian-inspired goulash is as beautiful as it is satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a low, slow cook, this recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal, perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking up on leftovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 cup sour cream, for serving
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.

Step 2

2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 3

3. Stir in the paprika and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute to lightly toast the paprika.

Step 4

4. Deglaze the skillet by pouring in 1 cup of the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker over the beef.

Step 5

5. Add the remaining beef broth, crushed tomatoes, carrots, potato, red bell pepper, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Step 6

6. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.

Step 7

7. Discard the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 8

8. Serve the goulash hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2702.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3226.4

Total Fat 224.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 710.4mg	0%
Sodium 4881.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 186.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 468.7mg	0%
Iron 34.9mg	0%
Potassium 6560.2mg	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: 61.7%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 15.5%