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Crock Pot Goulash: The Ultimate Comfort Food Delight

This Crock Pot Goulash recipe is a comforting and time-saving dish perfect for busy weeknights. It blends flavors of ground beef, macaroni, and savory tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat and Veggies
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
For the Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
For Finishing Touches
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
For the Macaroni
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crock Pot Goulash
  1. Prepare the veggies by dicing the onion and red bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet with olive oil until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Sauté the diced onion for 3 minutes, then add the bell pepper and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Combine the beef and veggies in a slow cooker and add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  7. Add uncooked elbow macaroni and remaining beef broth, stirring to combine.
  8. Cook on high for an additional 20-35 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes to prevent sticking.
  9. Once the macaroni is tender, allow the goulash to rest uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley, stir, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

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