Slow Cooker Goulash
Try this old-fashioned dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is kid-approved. It’s made with a tomato and beef base with macaroni noodles added at the end. I know you’re family is gonna love it!
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Crock-Pot Goulash {A Quick & Easy Dinner}
American Goulash is different from the traditional Hungarian version, in that it uses macaroni noodles and ground beef.
I remember my grandma making goulash all the time and so every time I hear the word I think of eating in her country kitchen.
I’m not sure how the American version of this dish came about, but it’s defining characteristics include ground beef, tomatoes and macaroni noodles. Goulash is a hearty and filling dish that is mild enough to be kid-friendly.
I love how this version of Goulash uses the Slow Cooker, so that is can be put together in the morning before work or school and then be almost ready come dinner time. All you need to do is to turn the heat up to high and add in the noodles 1 hour before serving or until noodles are cooked through.
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Goulash
- ground beef
- onion
- bell pepper
- garlic
- beef broth
- diced tomatoes
- tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- dried basil
- dried oregano
- salt
- black pepper
- elbow macaroni
How to Make Slow Cooker Goulash
In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, cover, and cook for an additional 2 hours on low or until the pasta is tender.
Alternatively, you can turn the heat to high and cook 1 hour or until pasta is cooked. Make sure to check pasta every 30 minutes so that is doesn’t over cook and become mushy.
Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Slow Cooker Goulash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, cover, and cook for an additional 2 hours on low or until the pasta is tender.
- Alternatively, you can turn the heat to high and cook 1 hour or until pasta is cooked. Make sure to check pasta every 30 minutes so that is doesn’t over cook and become mushy.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
