Grandma's German goulash

Method
Prep:15min  ›  Cook:3hr  ›  Ready in:3hr15min 

1. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and sugar until caramelised.
2. Add the garlic. Cook another minute.
3. Add minced beef meat and brown.
4. In slow cooker, add beef mixture with sweet paprika, spicy paprika, thyme, bay leaf, tomato puree, chicken stock, salt and black pepper.
5. Mix all ingredients together well, cover and cook for 2-3 hours on low to medium, stirring occasionally.
6. About 15 minutes before goulash is ready, boil appoximately 1.25L (2 pints) of water in pot, add elbow or macaroni pasta and cook until al dente, then drain.
7. When goulash is ready, serve over pasta.

Substitution

Instead of beef mince, you can also use chuck roast or sirloin steak, cut into 1cm cubes.

Substitution

Instead of serving over pasta, you can serve it with brown or white rice. Great on a cold day!