Slow Cooker Goulash
This easy slow cooker goulash combines tender beef and flavorful spices, creating a comforting dish that's perfect for any day of the week. Enjoy it with crusty bread for a wholesome meal.
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 large onion sliced into rings (about 8 ounces)
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed of fat and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
For Goulash:
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, mix the onion, beef chunks, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, beef broth, and tomato paste together.
- Gently combine the ingredients to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH. Allow it to cook for 3 hours or switch to LOW for 7 hours.
To Thicken:
- After cooking, whisk cornstarch with a little water until it’s smooth.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture to the beef goulash in the slow cooker. If using HIGH, it should thicken immediately; otherwise, switch to HIGH and cook for another 15-30 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Once thickened, serve the goulash immediately and enjoy your meal!