Crockpot Hungarian Goulash

Quick and yummy.  If you have never had goulash before, it is kind of like a Hungarian chili.  Instead of meat and beans with chili powder it is meat, bacon and paprika.  Using the sweet paprika just gives it good flavor instead of heat.

Crockpot Hungarian Goulash

Ingredients

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 onions, sliced

4 slices bacon, cut in ¼ inch pieces

2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 1/2 cups water

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until just starting to turn brown.  Add onions in oil until soft, stirring frequently. Remove bacon and onions and add to crockpot.
2. In a ziplock bag, combine paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Coat beef cubes in spice mixture.  Add a little bit of oil and cook in onion pot until brown on all sides. Add to crockpot.  Pour  tomato paste, water, garlic and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt into skillet and cook for a couple of minutes trying to get any brown bits up.  Add sauce to crockpot.  Cook on low about 6-8 hours, or until meat is tender.
3. Serve over cooked noodles.  Garnish with sour cream.