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Crockpot Hungarian Goulash

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This Crockpot Hungarian Goulash is classic comfort food with a nostalgic twist—tender beef and a warming paprika-infused sauce all made in one pot. The slow cooker does all the work, making this dish both hearty and easy. Serve it over egg noodles or your favorite pasta for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup flour optional, for thickening

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small jar with lid or bowl (for mixing flour slurry)
  • Whisk (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add beef stew meat, onion, ketchup, salt, paprika, brown sugar, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and water to the crockpot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the beef is tender.
  3. If you want the sauce thicker, combine flour and 1/4 cup water in a jar or bowl and shake or whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the flour mixture into the slow cooker and stir well to blend with the beef and sauce.
  5. Switch the crockpot to high and cook for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve the goulash over cooked noodles such as elbow macaroni or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal

Notes

You can use chuck roast cut into cubes instead of pre-packaged stew meat for even more tenderness. If avoiding flour, thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry or let the sauce reduce uncovered at the end of cooking. The goulash keeps well for up to 4 days refrigerated and tastes even better the next day. Serve over egg noodles, macaroni, mashed potatoes, or rice, and add a side salad or steamed green beans for a balanced meal. Leftovers can be gently reheated on the stovetop with a splash of water if needed.

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