Description

Crock Pot Goulash is a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal featuring hearty ground beef, tender vegetables, savory tomato sauce, and melted cheese. It is a simple, stress-free one-pot dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium yellow onion
1 medium green pepper
3 tsp garlic
3 cups beef broth
1 24-ounce jar pasta sauce
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp paprika
1½ tsp Italian Seasoning
½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 ½ cups macaroni pasta
1 ¾ cups cheddar cheese

Instructions

Step: In a large skillet, brown the hamburger until it is fully cooked. Drain off excess fat and add to the slow cooker.
Step: Add onions, green peppers, garlic, beef broth, paprika, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine everything.
Step: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 2½ to 3½ hours.
Step: One hour before cooking time is finished, add macaroni pasta and stir into the mixture. Cover and cook for the remaining hour.
Step: When the pasta is done cooking, add in cheddar cheese and stir until well combined.
Step: Serve while hot.

Notes

Use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little extra beef broth before serving. Season to taste with extra salt and pepper if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 665 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 802 mg
Fat: 33 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 33 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg

Keywords: crock pot goulash, slow cooker pasta, beef and pasta, comfort food, easy dinner