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SIMPLE BEEF GOULASH


INGREDIENTS
2 lbs   1 kg   beef brisket, cross rib or short rib pot roast, cut in 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes OR stewing cubes
1 pouch   38.5 g   onion soup mix
2 tbsp   30 mL   paprika
1/4 tsp   1 mL   caraway seeds
1/4 cup   50 mL   quick-cooking tapioca*
1 (10 oz)   1 (284 mL)   can whole mushrooms (co NOT drain)
8 cups   2 L   vegetables, cut in small chunks (e.g. carrots, potatoes, rutabaga or turnip, parsnip and/or green pepper)

PREPARATION TIME: 20 - 25 minutes
COOKING TIME: 5 - 6 hours on High (10 - 12 hours on Low)

DIRECTIONS
Place ingredients plus 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) water in a 4 qt (4 L) slow cooker. Stir, cover and cook on High for 5-6 hours (or on Low for 10-12 hours). Serve goulash with dumplings or over hot cooked noodles or rice.

* Omit tapioca and mix ¼ cup (50 mL) cornstarch or flour with ¼ cup (50 mL) water to make a paste. Turn the heat to High 15 minutes before serving and stir in the paste. Cook until it boils and thickens.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 8 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
280 Calories     8.8 g Fat
23 g Protein     28 g Carbohydrates

TIP
If you don’t have a slow cooker, brown the beef cubes in a large lightly oiled pot. Add an extra 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) water and remaining ingredients (except vegetables) and cook covered for at least 2 hours on stove top or in a 325°F (160°C) oven. Add vegetables for last half hour of cooking time.