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Easy Hearty Crockpot Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe with Egg Noodles

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A comforting and easy-to-make slow-cooked Hungarian beef goulash with tender beef, smoky paprika, and served over buttery egg noodles. Perfect for busy days and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth (16 fl oz)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Brown the beef cubes in batches for 5-7 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the crockpot.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté sliced onions until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer onions and garlic to the crockpot.
  4. Sprinkle Hungarian sweet paprika and caraway seeds over the beef and onions in the crockpot. Stir in tomato paste.
  5. Pour in beef broth and stir gently to combine. The liquid should come about halfway up the beef.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, cook egg noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions (7-9 minutes). Drain and toss with butter or olive oil.
  8. Taste the goulash and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the beef and sauce over warm egg noodles with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. If sauce is too thin at the end, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to reduce. For gluten-free, substitute egg noodles with gluten-free pasta or spiralized veggies. Sour cream is optional and can be replaced with dairy-free alternatives.

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