Slow Cooker Hungarian Meatball Goulash Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Hungarian Meatball Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika; 1 teaspoon Hungarian Hot Paprika; 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1- 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 3/4 pounds Pound Lean Ground Beef; 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Pork; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 Large Egg, Beaten; 2 Tablespoons Dried Onion Flakes; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground White Pepper; Hot Cooked Egg Noodles, To Serve

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Diced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced
2 Tablespoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika
1 teaspoon Hungarian Hot Paprika
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
3/4 pounds Pound Lean Ground Beef
1/2 pounds Lean Ground Pork
1 cup Breadcrumbs
1/2 cups Milk
1 Large Egg, Beaten
2 Tablespoons Dried Onion Flakes
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground White Pepper
Hot Cooked Egg Noodles, To Serve

1
For the sauce: In a medium frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat and add onions, garlic and green peppers.
2
Cook, stirring often until they start to soften.
3
Turn heat to low and add remaining tablespoon of oil and both paprikas.
4
Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
5
Add vegetables to a 5-quart slow cooker.
6
Pour in tomatoes and add salt and pepper.
7
For the meatballs: Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until combined.
8
Start rolling meatballs; I make mine small for this recipe so I would say a little smaller than a golf ball.
9
Gently drop into sauce.
10
Cook on high for 4 hours or low 56 hours.
11
Add sour cream to a medium bowl and mix in a few ladles of sauce to temper it, then pour the entire thing back into pot and stir well.
12
Serve over egg noodles.

726

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Diced, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Hungarian Meatball Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow Cooker Hungarian Meatball Goulash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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