Crock Pot Simple Beef Goulash

• 2 lbs beef brisket, cross rib or 2 lbs short rib pot roast, cut in 1 inch cubes or 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet onion soup mix
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 14 teaspoon caraway seed
• 14 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole mushrooms (do NOT drain)
• 8 cups vegetables, cut in small chunks (carrots, potatoes, rutabaga or turnip, parsnip and or green pepper)

1. Place ingredients plus 1 1/2 cups water in 4 quart crock pot.
2. Stir, cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours (or on low for 10 to 12 hours).
3. Serve goulash with dumplings or over hot cooked noodles or rice.
4. If desired, omit tapioca and mix 1/4 cup cornstarch or flour with 1/4 cup water to make a paste.
5. Turn the heat to high 15 minutes before serving and stir in the paste.
6. Cook until it boils and thickens.

beef brisket, onion soup, paprika, caraway, tapioca, mushrooms, vegetables

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-simple-beef-goulash-80824 (may not work)