SLOW-COOKER HUNGARIAN GOULASH

Slow-Cooker Hungarian Goulash image

Let the slow cooker do the work for you in turning out this old-world favorite. The rich beef stew is wonderful served over hot noodles.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, sliced
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, if desired
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
8 cups hot cooked noodles

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
Spray 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place beef and onion. In medium bowl, mix broth, tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, caraway seed and pepper; stir into beef mixture.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or High heat setting 4 to 5 hours) or until beef is tender.
In small bowl, stir water and flour until well mixed; gradually stir into beef mixture. Stir in bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve goulash over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g