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Crockpot American Beef Goulash (Comfort Food Classic)
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Crockpot American Beef Goulash Recipe

This Slow Cooker Goulash simmers ground beef and tomatoes, with smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce for extra depth. Brown the beef on the stovetop, then add to the crockpot to slow cook. Stir in pasta for the last 20–30 minutes of cooking for the perfect texture!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Low heat6 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: American goulash, crockpot, crockpot goulash, easy weeknight dinner, slow cooker goulash, slow cooker pasta
Servings: 8
Calories: 357kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot or Slow Cooker (7 quart)
  • Skillet or Nonstick frying pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper (green or red), diced 
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste 
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 14.5 oz cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes 
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth or beef stock 
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
  • 2 bay leaves 
  • 8 oz (½ lb) pasta noodles
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional) 
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet (or cast iron skillet) over medium heat.
    2. Add onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stir occasionally until softened, 5 minutes.
    3. Add beef and season again with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, 5-6 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, if desired.
    4. Add garlic and tomato paste, and cook, stirring occasionally until tomato paste is deepened in color, 2-3 minutes.
    5. Transfer to the crockpot, along with remaining ingredients (except pasta and cheese- those will go in later) - tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce , paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and bay leaf.
    6. Cover and cook in crockpot for 2-3 hours on high, or 4-6 hours on low (Goulash can simmer on low up to 8 hours prior to adding the noodles).
    7. Remove bay leaves. Turn the slow cooker to high (if cooking on low) and add the pasta in the last 30 minutes of cooking time until cooked to desired doneness. (Be sure to check every so often so it doesn’t overcook, as some pasta cooking times vary).
    8. Stir in cheese, if desired, and serve!
    Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. 


Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1012IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg