Make Ahead Hungarian Beef Stew

This Make Ahead Hungarian Beef Stew is perfect to make in your slow cooker. It's so helpful to be able to cut up everything the night before and store it in the refrigerator. Then you just place it in the slow cooker in the morning and let it cook!

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 8 hr

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 large onions, cut into large chunks
• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen lima beans, thawed
• 2 pounds beef stew meat or boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
• 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup instant mashed potato flakes
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. In a 3-1/2-quart (or larger) slow cooker, combine potatoes, onions, carrots, and lima beans; mix well.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine meat, tomatoes, broth, garlic, paprika, and salt; place over vegetables in slow cooker.
    
3. Cover and cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours, or until meat is cooked through and fork-tender.
    
4. Stir in potato flakes until well mixed and stew has thickened. Just before serving, stir in sour cream.

Notes

• Although this is a hearty meal by itself, serving it over warm buttered egg noodles creates a real Hungarian delight!
   
• If you're a fan of this recipe, then check out How to Cook with Your Slow Cooker, Plus 11 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes!