Hungarian Goulash

You guys may remember a recipe for Gulyas that I posted a while ago.  That recipe is fantastic, but some days you just want to make an effortless meal.  Today was one of those days.  It was 106 today which means my crock pot has been called upon once again.  This year my crock pot is getting lots of use!

This recipe for hungarian goulash is a simple recipe with tons of flavor.  I had two steaks in the freezer and decided to chop those up and use them in this recipe.  It was excellent!  Everyone enjoyed it and I look forward to eating the leftovers tomorrow for lunch.  Hopefully I get to them first.

Hungarian Goulash
1 Onion, diced
1  Green Pepper, seeded and diced
1-1/2 to 2 lbs Stew Meat (or whatever you have on hand)
2 tsp Caraway Seeds
2 TBS Sweet Paprika
1 TBS Dried Parsley
1/2 tsp Sea Salt (or table salt)
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 - 14 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
1 - 14 oz Can Beef Broth
2 TBS Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp Minced Garlic
2 Bay Leaves
2 TBS Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Cold Water

1. Place beef, caraway seeds, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley in crock pot
2. Stir to combine
3. Combine tomatoes, beef broth, garlic, and worcestershire sauce in a small bowl and combines
4. Pour tomato mixture over beef mixture top with bay leaves and cook on high for 4-6 hours
5. 15 minutes before serving combine cornstarch and water and stir into goulash to allow to thicken (you could also try using instant mashed potato flakes 1-2 TBS until you reach desired consistency)
6. Serve over noodles or rice and ENJOY!

Such a simple way to enjoy a favorite classic.  One of my favorites.  It smells wonderful and it is just a comforting meal.  Don't let this hot weather stop you from enjoying a great meal :)

Below is the nutritional value per serving (without noodles or rice).  This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 184 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 Calories from Fat 105

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.6g 18%

Saturated Fat 4.5g 22%

Cholesterol 90mg 30%

Sodium 423mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 6.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%

Sugars 2.0g

Protein 28.2g

Vitamin A 21% • Vitamin C 26% Calcium 3% • Iron 24%

Nutrition Grade B

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Low in sugar
• High in selenium
• High in vitamin B12
• High in vitamin C
• Very high in zinc

Bad points

• High in cholesterol