Low Carb Hungarian Goulash

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• vegetables, of your choice (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic in oil until soft, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside. Brown meat.
2. In a crock pot, combine the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4.