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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Beef Recipes » Slow Cooker Goulash

    Published: Apr 15, 2020 · Modified: Nov 5, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Goulash

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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

    Jennifer Draper
    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? 
    5 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 294 kcal

    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 cook 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 on low (can let simmer on low up to 8 hours)
    • 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: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 906mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 688IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 4mg
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    Important nutritional disclaimer

     

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    Comments

    1. Kathleen McDermott says

      February 09, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love recipes like this. So easy to improvise and substitute with what you have on hand. Foolproof and always satisfying. Will make this week with vegetarian meat. Thank you. P.S. Loved reading the questions - like a Monty Python skit.

      Reply
    2. Wendy says

      January 21, 2022 at 5:43 am

      How many does this feed?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 26, 2022 at 5:29 pm

        6 servings!

        Reply
    3. Heidi says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      YUMMY!!!

      Reply
    4. Brianna says

      November 09, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      Do you cook the pasta before hand

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 10, 2021 at 9:51 am

        Nope, it will cook right in the slow cooker!

        Reply
    5. Heidi says

      August 25, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious just what I was looking for!

      Reply
      • Ron says

        October 25, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        What setting on crockpot?
        Low 4hr. or 8hr low, recipe
        doesn't say.

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          November 05, 2021 at 7:18 am

          Thanks for the heads up! I've updated the instructions. You'll cook 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 on low.

          Reply
    6. SHELLEY says

      July 21, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      What if you don't have her and garlic seasoning?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 23, 2021 at 10:31 am

        You could make your own blend or it's available to order from Amazon.

        Reply
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