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Hungarian Keto Goulash

Tender chunks of melt-in-your-mouth beef are enveloped in a savory sauce that's packed full of flavor in this keto version of Hungarian Goulash.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Keto Dinner Recipes, Soups & Stews
Cuisine: European
Keyword: keto crock pot recipe, keto Hungarian goulash, low-carb goulash, paprika beef stew, slow cooker beef goulash
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds beef stew meat cubed
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 1 cup onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Working in batches, and adding oil as needed, sear the beef in the oil until brown on all sides. Put the beef into the crock pot.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in the skillet and sautee the onions and garlic over medium heat until they're soft and translucent. Add the spices and cook an additional minute. Put the onion and spice mixture into the crock pot.
  • Deglaze the skillet with the cider vinegar and some of the beef broth if necessary. Put this, and all the pan scrapings, into the crock pot.
  • Add the tomato paste, 1/2 tsp of salt, and remaining beef broth to the crock pot.
  • Cook covered, on high, for 4-6 hours or until the beef is tender. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Cut big beef cubes into bite-size pieces for more even, faster cooking.
  • Deglaze the skillet after searing and sauteing, and add that liquid to the slow cooker for extra flavor.
  • Use fresh spices, especially smoked hot paprika, it adds something genuinely extra.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 4g