Crockpot Goulash
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
373 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Goulash
Description
The Crockpot Goulash recipe starts with browning ground beef, onions, and garlic prior to combining with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, mushroom, and seasonings in a slow cooker. The mixture simmers to meld savory and tangy tomato notes with herbs and vegetables. Meanwhile, pasta shells are cooked separately to al dente and then mixed into the goulash near the end to absorb the sauce without becoming mushy. This method produces a thick, saucy casserole with tender beef and vegetables.
This dish suits casual family meals or meal prepping since it can be made in one pot with minimal active cooking, providing a filling, satisfying dinner option. The hearty tomato sauce with herbs and mushrooms adds depth to the comfort food character of the goulash.
For a looser texture, additional water can be stirred in before cooking to thin the sauce. This flexibility lets cooks adjust the thickness to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 ½ medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 24 ounces pasta sauce jarred or canned
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can, canned
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces mushroom with juices, 1 can, canned
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- 3 cups medium pasta shells uncooked
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, onions and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add ground beef mixture to CrockPot. Add all remaining ingredients except the uncooked shells.
- Cook on High for 2 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
- Prepare shells al dente according to package directions. Drain well and stir into meat sauce. Cover and cook an additional 10 minutes to heat through.
Notes
- Adjust water up to 1 ½ or 2 cups if you prefer a thinner sauce consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1352mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 34.8mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6.3mg | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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