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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash: An Impromptu Dinner Party

By Jessica

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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

Sometimes and an impromptu dinner party is the best kind of dinner party.

We were sitting on the couch enjoying our day off when we got a text from a friend who was in town staying with other friends. He told us yet another friend was there from across the country and was coming down. He asked if we could come over later that night.

The aspiring chef that I am had already put a roast in the crock pot to cook for just this recipe and I knew there would be left over’s if it was just Chuck and I. So I asked instead if they wanted to all come to our place to eat before we all went over to their house for an evening of heady drinking. Of course, they said yes, who wouldn’t?
Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

I was nervous that there wouldn’t be enough so I put out some cheese and crackers because we always have it on hand. I shouldn’t have; I ended up putting enough for a dinner of 4 in the freezer. It appears that this is one of those recipes that can easily feed a crowd. It’s a homey, stick to your ribs kind of meal too so perhaps it should be paired with a nice light salad instead of the cheese and crackers that I served it with. Oh and a good German beer. This is a German-style recipe after all, and the heat from the paprika goes well with a nice hoppy beer, at least that’s what I thought.

Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash

  • 1 lb Beef Chuck Roast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Hungarian paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 large carrots (peeled & chopped)
  • 2 onions (peeled & chopped)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 large tomatoes diced (2 cans diced can be used instead)
  • 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
  1. Season the meat with salt, pepper and paprika.
  2. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium high heat. Sear the meat on all sides until a nice crust forms, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Place the meat in a crock pot and add the carrots, onions, bay leaves, and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (high for 4 hours).
  4. For a thicker sauce combine flour with ¼ cup broth or water and blend well. Add to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.

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January 31, 2014 September 6, 2018 Filed Under: Recipe Tagged With: Beef, Entertaining

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  1. Run like a G!

    February 1, 2014 at 2:35 am

    I love impromptu plans! They are always the best 🙂

  2. jackie jade

    January 31, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    this looks amazing! my fiancé would love a meal like this 🙂
    — jackie – jade and oak

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Hi, I'm Jessica. I'm an herbalist living in the great northeast with my husband Chuck, our two little boys, our dog Brody and a flock of chickens. I'm all about real, good food and good times with awesome people. I spend a lot of time outside, in my garden, and concocting potions and helping people feel their best. I also like tea, reading, and about a million other hobbies. I'm so happy your here on this adventure with me.

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