Slow Cooker Beef Goulash

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Goulash
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1/4 cup sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon ground caraway; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 4 thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; Sour cream and buttered noodles, for serving