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Posted April 15, 2020 Last Updated April 15, 2020 by Jennifer // 14 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Goulash

Filed Under: Beef Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes

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Looking for an easy yet tasty meal that you can throw in the slow cooker with ingredients you likely already have? How about this simple yet tasty Slow Cooker Goulash?

goulash and a fork on a white plate

You know it’s a good recipe when every last bite of leftovers gets eaten at my house! I test so many recipes that there’s always a lot of leftovers to chose from, but this was a new favorite for my family.
And to be clear, this is American Goulash, which is essentially a meaty, tomato based macaroni. I wanted to create a simple version of what is likely a classic favorite in many of your homes growing up, using up some fresh peppers if you have them on hand.
I love making this in the slow cooker. Even the pasta cooks in there! That saves time because you don’t need to boil water and hassle with extra work. See my tips below for making sure you pasta turns out just right.

 

jar of pasta sauce, can of diced tomatoes, and

Ingredient Notes

  • Use a lean ground beef or drain any excess grease
  • You can use almost any combination of tomatoes and tomato sauce you have on hand
  • If you use less pasta sauce, add a little more seasoning as pasta sauce has more flavor than regular tomatoes

box of Barilla elbow pasta, can of tomatoes, and can of tomato sauce

  • I used elbow noodles, which is the most classic for this dish, but you could try out other variations like penne pasta.

goulash ingredient preparation

Preparation Notes

  • Brown ground beef and add to slow cooker
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except pasta which we will add toward the end
  • Cover and let simmer all day
  • Add the pasta in the last 30-45 minutes and be prepared to eat right away when it’s done so it doesn’t get too soft from overcooking

goulash in a slow cooker

Equipment Notes

  • I used my multi cooker to brown the meat then cook everything in the same pot. You can also cook the meat in a skillet and transfer to the slow cooker.

Recipe Notes

  • I used macaroni noodles but I you could also substitute penne or another kind of pasta. Cooking times may vary.

goulash and a fork on a white plateHow To Prep Ahead

  • Cook and cool ground beef and add to a freezer safe container or zipper bag
  • Add all remaining ingredients except pasta
  • Store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months
  • Thaw fully before cooking

Related Recipes

  • I have so many other popular pasta recipes on my site if you like making pasta in your slow cooker. Buffalo Chicken Pasta is always a reader favorite.

How To Store Leftovers

  • Let cool completely, then store in air tight containers in fridge up to 3 days
goulash in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Goulash

Looking for an easy but tasty meal that you can throw in the slow cooker with ingredients you likely already have? How about this simple yet tasty Slow Cooker Goulash? 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 1 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning
  • 6 oz pasta noodles

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef and add to slow cooker
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except pasta which we will add toward the end
  • Cover and let simmer all day
  • Add the pasta in the last 30-45 minutes and be prepared to eat right away when it’s done so it doesn’t get too soft from overcooking

Notes

  • I used macaroni noodles but I imagine you could also substitute penne or another kind of pasta.  Cooking times may vary.
To make ahead:
  • Cook & cool ground beef, add to freezer safe container or bag
  • Add all remaining ingredients except pasta
  • Store in fridge up to 3 days / freezer up to 3 months
  • Thaw fully before cooking
If you have leftovers: 
  • Let cool, store in air tight containers in fridge up to 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 906mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Sway says

    December 30, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    When I’m ready to add pasta do I just dump on top or mix it in with sauce then wait? Or does it matter?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 6, 2021 at 7:57 am

      You’ll want to mix it in so that it combines with the rest of the ingredients before serving.

      Reply
  2. Jacinda says

    November 1, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    Am I supposed to cook the pasta before adding it?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:05 am

      Nope!

      Reply
  3. Melissa Martell says

    October 25, 2020 at 6:44 am

    How long does this cook for?

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    • Jennifer says

      October 26, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      6-8 hours on low or 3-4 on high.

      Reply
    • Jenna says

      October 27, 2020 at 10:22 am

      6 oz of pasta is going to feed 6? I’m confused on how many cups of the noodles to use

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 28, 2020 at 9:06 pm

        6 oz is correct. With the meat and additional ingredients you will need less pasta. But if you have heartier appetites you can plan for less servings or double the recipe.

        Reply
  4. Evelyn says

    October 3, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    How many does your recipe serve?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:44 pm

      This recipe serves 6

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    September 14, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    What’s tomato basil pasta sauce and how is that different from regular tomato sauce with basil in it???

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 15, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      Pasta sauce has additional ingredients like spices, onion, garlic, etc. and tomato sauce is just plain tomato sauce. You’ll typically find the tomato sauce in a can and the pasta sauce in a jar near the dried pasta.

      Reply
  6. Deek says

    September 2, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Nice recipe… thank you for sharing!

    Deek

    Reply
  7. Don says

    July 26, 2020 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    Thank you and especially for the daily value nutrients at the end.

    Reply

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