Crock Pot American Goulash
A simple, hearty dish made with ground beef, pasta, and tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. This Crock Pot American Goulash lets the flavors meld together throughout the day, resulting in a comforting meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
For the Goulash
- 1 pound ground beef Browned and crumbled
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 piece green pepper, finely diced (optional) Optional ingredient
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 24 ounces pasta sauce (Rao’s Roasted Garlic Sauce)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni To be added in the last hour of cooking
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown and crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the finely diced onion and optional green pepper; cook until the meat is fully browned and the onions and peppers have softened.
- Drain any excess grease from the meat mixture.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker (4-6 quart size).
- Stir in minced garlic, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, and granulated sugar (do not add the macaroni yet!).
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-4 hours.
- In the last hour of cooking, add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the mixture and stir well.
- Cover again and allow the noodles to cook until they’re al dente, about 20-30 minutes.
Serving
- Once everything is cooked through, serve yourself a generous helping and enjoy.
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Notes
Browning the meat enhances the flavor. Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker, and taste for seasoning before serving. Leftovers can be delicious the next day as flavors intensify.