Best 9 Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Hungary with our delectable Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Stew. This traditional dish, also known as "Goulash" or "Pörkölt," is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender beef, slow-cooked in a rich and aromatic broth infused with the essence of paprika, onions, garlic, and a delightful blend of Hungarian spices, creates a hearty and comforting stew. Served alongside soft and fluffy egg noodles, this classic Hungarian dish is sure to warm your soul on a chilly evening.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also features a vegetarian twist on the beloved Hungarian Beef Stew. This meatless version showcases the versatility of the dish, using hearty vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and potatoes to create a flavorful and satisfying stew. For those seeking a gluten-free option, a separate recipe provides a detailed guide to preparing this traditional stew using alternative ingredients that cater to this dietary preference.

Furthermore, the article includes a Slow Cooker Turkey Paprikash recipe, offering a leaner and healthier take on the classic Hungarian Beef Stew. This variation incorporates succulent turkey meat, bell peppers, and a velvety paprika sauce, resulting in a delightful and guilt-free meal.

With three delectable recipes to choose from, this article caters to a wide range of dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, or gluten-free, you'll find a Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Stew recipe that perfectly suits your needs.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW-COOKER HUNGARIAN BEEF STEW



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Caraway seeds and paprika lend an Eastern European flavor to a satisfying stew loaded with meat and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds beef stew meat
6 unpeeled new potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 cup frozen small whole onions (from 1-pound bag), thawed
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas (from 1-pound bag), thawed
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Toss beef, potatoes, onions, flour, paprika, peppered seasoned salt and caraway seed in cooker until well mixed. Stir in broth.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in peas and sour cream. Cover and cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes or until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

HUNGARIAN STEW



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"As the owner of a fitness center, I rely on a slow cooker many days to create a wonderful meal for my family." This hearty stew is chock full of herbs and spices reminiscent of the old days. Susan Kain, Woodbine, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups water
3 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and onions in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Place over potato mixture., Pour off excess fat from skillet. Add water to the drippings, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; heat through. Stir in the paprika, salt, caraway seeds, tomato paste and garlic. Pour into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. , Add green peppers and tomatoes; cover and cook 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, transfer meat and vegetables to a large serving bowl; cover and keep warm. , Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually whisk into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in sour cream. Stir into meat mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I



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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 12h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER HUNGARIAN BEEF STEW



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This is a super easy, soo tasty dinner. Throw it in the crock pot in the morning, and voila! you've got a pefect savory dinner.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Stew

Time 10h10m

Yield 8 Cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs lean beef chuck, for stew Cut In 3/4 Inch Pieces
1 lb carrot, Sliced
2 medium onions, Thinly Sliced
3 cups thinly sliced cabbage
2 cups water (or 1/2 cup red wine plus 1 1/2 cups water)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (2 ounce) envelope onion and mushroom soup mix
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
egg noodles

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except sour cream and egg noodles in a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow-cooker. (Can be done the night before. Refrigerate in removable crock or, if crock can't be removed, in a covered bowl, then transferred to slow-cooker to cook.).
  • Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours until tender. Turn off cooker and stir in sour cream until well blended.
  • Serve over Egg Noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 111.1, Sodium 957.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 10, Protein 36.2

HUNGARIAN BEEF STEW - SLOW COOKER STYLE



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I came across this recipe in a magazine I recently got. This sounds so good and I will be making this recipe this weekend.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories     Easy

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs beef chuck
1 lb carrot, sliced
2 cups onions, chopped
3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) package onion and mushroom soup mix
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup sour cream
serve with egg noodles

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except sour cream and noodles in a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
  • Cook and cover on low 8 hours until tender. Turn off cooker and stir in sour cream until well blended.
  • Cook noodles of your choice and serve over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.5, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 2729.4, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 10.9, Protein 24.9

SLOW-COOKER HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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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

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

SLOW-COOKER CARAMELIZED ONION BEEF STEW



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Cook sweet onions to caramelized perfection, then slow cook with beef and vegetables for a satisfying stew.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cups halved and thinly sliced sweet onions (about 1 1/2 onions)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat
1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 package (.87 oz) onion gravy mix
2 cups 1-inch pieces diagonally cut carrots
1 cup 1-inch pieces diagonally cut parsnips
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas

Steps:

  • Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Cook onions and sugar in butter 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. Stir in thyme and stew meat; place in slow cooker.
  • In medium bowl, mix broth and gravy mix; pour over meat mixture in slow cooker. Top with carrots and parsnips. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in peas. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW-COOKED HUNGARIAN GOULASH



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The tasty family dish boasts a rich creamy sauce certain to satisfy goulash lovers. I enjoy sharing recipes with friends and family and this one's great for potluck suppers, too. Garnish with fresh parsley for flavor and color. -Jackie Kohn, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1 cup sour cream
Hot cooked egg noodles
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place beef and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the flour, paprika, garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle over beef and stir to coat. Stir in tomatoes; add bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Discard bay leaf. Just before serving, stir in sour cream; heat through. Serve with noodles. Garnish with parsley if desired. , Freeze option: Before adding sour cream, cool stew. Freeze stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Use good quality beef: A well-marbled chuck roast or beef stew meat will yield the most flavorful results.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes are all classic additions to Hungarian beef stew. However, you can also add other vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, or mushrooms.
  • Use a good quality paprika: Paprika is the key ingredient in Hungarian beef stew. Be sure to use a good quality paprika that has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours: This will allow the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with egg noodles or mashed potatoes: These classic sides are the perfect accompaniment to Hungarian beef stew.

Conclusion:

Hungarian beef stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your stew spicy or mild, with more vegetables or less, Hungarian beef stew is sure to please everyone at the table.

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