Slow Cooker Beef Goulash - Alas, A Website

Ingredients

• 4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, medium dice
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground caraway
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 cups low-sodium beef broth or stock
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound egg noodles
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnishing