Hungarian Goulash Crock Pot recipe

With so many Hungarian Goulash recipes out there, how do you know what's authentic? Dumplings or not, stew or thicker, noodles or plain.

My husband spent a year abroad learning in Bonn, Germany and traveling all over Europe, so when he asked me to create an authentic Hungarian Goulash recipe I was a limited timid. With a limited bit of explore and my crock pot, I came up with this recipe and held my breath while he took his first bite.

Betty Crocker

He loved it! He claims it is as close to "true" Hungarian Goulash as he's ever tasted in the states. We served it over noodles, however traditionally it's thicker than a stew and is eaten by itself; no dumplings, no noodles. Ironically enough, a few months later a friend of ours made the same recipe (found on Natalie's Recipes) for their father who was also picky about his goulash having spent time in Budapest. More compliments reigned in; this truly was a close-to-authentic recipe. Beyond that, it's very easy and very tasty - enjoy!

Crock pot Hungarian Goulash

Ingredients:

3 medium onions, chopped

1 large green pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 pounds beef stew meat or beef round steak cut into 1 inch pieces

1- 12 ounce can tomato paste

3 tsp paprika

¼ tsp black pepper

1- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained

Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Add all ingredients, mix well. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Serve with noodles.

Note: Add another teaspoon or so of paprika if you'd like a limited more spice.

Hungarian Goulash Crock Pot recipe