Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 8 cups noodles, cooked for serving

Method

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Place beef and onion in slow cooker.
  • Mix broth, tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, caraway seed and pepper; stir into beef mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high until beef is tender.
  • Mix water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Stir in bell pepper. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 minutes.
  • Serve goulash over noodles.