Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker
This slow-cooked Hungarian-style goulash combines tender beef with onions, garlic, smoked paprika, tomato paste, and black pepper for a rich, deeply smoky flavor. Served over egg noodles with sour cream and fresh parsley, it makes a warming, substantial dinner for cool evenings or relaxed family meals.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions until they soften and begin to brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Cover and set the cooker to Low heat.
- 2
Mix paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the meat cubes in the paprika mixture until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Put a third of the beef cubes into the skillet and cook until nicely browned on all sides. Transfer them to the slow cooker. Pour water into the skillet and scrape the browned bits from the pan; pour the liquid into the slow cooker. This prevents the paprika from burning when you brown the next batches of beef. Add oil to the skillet and cook the next batch the same way; repeat for the third batch.
- 4
Stir tomato paste and the remaining water into the slow cooker; cover. Cook on High for 4 to 5 hours (or on Low for 6 to 9 hours).
- 5
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the egg noodles and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 6
Serve goulash over noodles with sour cream and parsley.
- Calories 664.34 kcal High 33%
- Protein 20.43 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 78.73 g 29%
- Total Fat 31.01 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 8.18 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.39 mg High 21%
- Sodium 883.61 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 6.12 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.87 g --
- Added Sugars 1.88 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 170.21 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.14 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 327.14 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 128.54 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 7.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Fine Egg Noodles, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 664.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Fine Egg Noodles, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker?
- About 4 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 664.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker healthy?
- Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 664.34 calories and 20.43 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 883.61 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.18 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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