Slow Cooker Pork Goulash

Slow Cooker Pork Goulash Slow Cooker Pork Goulash is tender with tons of veggies, and packed with delicious flavors. It is made using the Instant Pot Slow Cooker function, and is a perfect meal for a weeknight. 1 lb pork loin chopped into 2 inch cubes 4 tablespoon canola oil 2 medium onions chopped 8 garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 3 cups beef broth or chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 red bell peppers chopped 4 medium carrots cleaned and chopped 2 springs fresh rosemary 4 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley You can use a slow cooker for this recipe or use the Slow Cooker function on the Instant Pot. From the menu of an Instant Pot select the "Saute" function. When it reads "Hot" add the oil to the Instant Pot. After one minute, when the oil is hot, add the meat in one layer and cook until it starts to brown. Stir and let it brown on the other side for 2-3 more minutes. If needed brown the beef in batches. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, stir and cook until onions just start to get tender. Add the tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground thyme, ground rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the diced tomatoes, chopped carrots and bell peppers and beef broth. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Give it a good stir, and top with bay leaves and rosemary. Select the "Slow Cooker" function and input 4:30 hours, adjust temperature to MORE (High). This means the food will cook on High, you can cook it on Low for 7 hours. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon on the side. Recipe Notes For a vegetarian version use beans instead of meat, and use vegetable broth instead of the beef broth. The cooking time must be reduced to 3:30 hours.