Grandma's German Goulash

In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and sugar until caramelised.

Add the garlic. Cook another minute.

Add minced beef meat and brown.

In slow cooker, add beef mixture with sweet paprika, spicy paprika, thyme, bay leaf, tomato puree, chicken stock, salt and black pepper.

Mix all ingredients together well, cover and cook for 2-3 hours on low to medium, stirring occasionally.

About 15 minutes before goulash is ready, boil appoximately 1.25L (2 pints) of water in pot, add elbow or macaroni pasta and cook until al dente, then drain.

When goulash is ready, serve over pasta.