2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large onion sliced
1 14 1/2 ounce can ready to serve beef broth
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed if desired
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 medium bell pepper cut into strips
8 cups hot cooked noodles for serving

Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until brown; drain. Place beef and onion in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.

Mix broth, tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire Sauce, paprika, salt, caraway seed and pepper; stir into beef mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-10 hours until beef is tender.

Mix water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Stir in bell pepper. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 minutes.

Serve goulash over noodles

Makes 8 Servings