| With so many Hungarian Goulash recipes out there, | | | | Beyond that, it's extremely easy and very tasty - |
| how do you know what's authentic? Dumplings or not, | | | | enjoy! |
| stew or thicker, noodles or plain. | | | | Crock pot Hungarian Goulash |
| My husband spent a year abroad studying in Bonn, | | | | Ingredients: |
| Germany and traveling all over Europe, so when he | | | | 3 medium onions, chopped |
| asked me to create an authentic Hungarian Goulash | | | | 1 large green pepper, chopped |
| recipe I was a little timid. With a little bit of research and | | | | 4 cloves garlic, minced |
| my crock pot, I came up with this recipe and held my | | | | 2 pounds beef stew meat or beef round steak cut |
| breath while he took his first bite. | | | | into 1 inch pieces |
| He loved it! He claims it is as close to "true" Hungarian | | | | 1- 12 ounce can tomato paste |
| Goulash as he's ever tasted in the states. We served | | | | 3 tsp paprika |
| it over noodles, however traditionally it's thicker than a | | | | ¼ tsp black pepper |
| stew and is eaten by itself; no dumplings, no noodles. | | | | 1- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained |
| Ironically enough, a few months later a friend of ours | | | | Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Add all |
| made the same recipe (found on Natalie's Recipes) for | | | | ingredients, mix well. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 |
| their father who was also picky about his goulash | | | | hours or high 3-4 hours. Serve with noodles. |
| having spent time in Budapest. More compliments | | | | Note: Add another teaspoon or so of paprika if you'd |
| reigned in; this truly was a close-to-authentic recipe. | | | | like a little more spice. |