This long-simmeredbeef stewis perfect for chilly fall or winter nights.

Choose a roast with good marbling throughout, which is the key to making the sauce.

Ingredients

2tablespoonsall-purpose flour

1teaspoonblack pepper

2tablespoonspaprika, divided

2 1/2teaspoonskosher salt, divided

1(2-lb.)

Slow Cooker Goulash

Credit: Jennifer Causey

boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-in.

1(14 1/2-oz.)

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

Add half of the beef; cook until well browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.

Transfer to a 5-to 6-quart slow cooker.

Repeat process with remaining beef.

Reserve drippings in skillet and any remaining flour mixture in bowl.

Transfer mixture to beef in slow cooker.

Cover slow cooker; cook on HIGH until beef is fork-tender and sauce has thickened, about 4 hours.

Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

During final 10 minutes of goulash cooking, prepare egg noodles according to package directions.

Serve goulash over hot egg noodles.