In a large frypan heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and sugar until caramelised.
2.
Add the garlic. Cook another minute.
3.
Add beef and brown.
4.
In a slow cooker add beef mixture with sweet paprika, spicy paprika, thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, chicken stock, salt and black pepper.
5.
Mix all ingredients together well then cover and cook for 2-3 hours on low to medium, stirring occasionally.
6.
About 15 minutes before the goulash is ready boil approximately 1.25 litres of water in a saucepan and add elbow or macaroni pasta and cook until al dente then drain.