Easy Crockpot Goulash
This Easy Crockpot Goulash is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. Made with ground beef, pasta, and all your favorite Italian flavors this dish is sure to please the whole family.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The slow cooker does most of the work so you can spend more time with your family.
- It’s so tasty that even the picky eaters in your house will love this slow-cooker goulash recipe.
- You only need a handful of ingredients so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
Ingredients
You will need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious recipe. Pick up these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store so you can make this hearty meal for your family this week.
- ground beef
- onion
- green bell pepper
- red bell pepper
- Minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
- Italian Seasoning
- tomato sauce
- diced tomatoes
- beef broth
- uncooked macaroni
- frozen peas
Equipment
You will need a few kitchen tools to help you make this savory slow cooker recipe. This is what you will need:
- slow cooker
- large pot
- large skillet
How to Make This Crockpot Goulash Recipe
Making this slow cooker goulash is simple. Just follow the step-by-step instructions or check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post and you will have an easy recipe to serve your family in no time at all.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until it is brown. Drain if needed. Remove the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onions and peppers to the skillet that held the ground beef and cook until tender. Add a small amount of oil if needed.
- Add the ground beef, pepper onions, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and broth to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours.
- Cook your pasta 1 hour before the slow cooker has finished cooking. Use the package directions for timing.
- 30 minutes before serving stir in the pasta and peas.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook for the remaining time.
- Serve and enjoy.
Substitutions and Additions
Here are a few of my favorite additions or substitutes for making this slow cooker recipe.
- For a lower fat option swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken instead.
- Italian seasoning or even diced pepperoni would also taste great in this simple meal.
- You can also add mushrooms if you want to add some more vegetables to this recipe.
Storage
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing – You can also freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
What to Serve With Easy Crockpot Goulash
I love to pair this comfort food meal with a simple green salad like this Classic Cobb Salad or with a bread side dish like this Crescent Roll Garlic Bread. You can also enjoy a sweet treat like these Butterscotch and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to help you make this slow cooker recipe.
- For easy clean up you can spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.
- I recommend that you cook your pasta al dente because it will cook a little more while in the slow cooker.
- Fresh parsley, sliced green onions, or even some shredded cheese all make a great garnish for this dish.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this Easy Crockpot Goulash recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Can I cook pasta in the slow cooker?
Yes, you can. However, for this recipe, I recommend that you cook the pasta separately so that it doesn’t overcook and become gummy.
Can I use a different type of pasta?
Yes, you can use any shape that your family enjoys or that you have on hand. Just make sure to cook it according to your package directions.
More Crockpot Recipes That You May Enjoy
Crockpot Goulash
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 29 ounces tomato sauce
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 16 ounces uncooked macaroni
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until it is brown. Drain if needed. Remove the skillet and set aside.
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Add the onions and peppers to the skillet that held the ground beef and cook until tender. Add a small amount of oil if needed.
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Add the ground beef, pepper and onions, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomatoes and broth to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours.
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Cook your pasta 1 hour before the slow cooker has finished cooking. Use the package directions for timing.
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30 minutes before serving stir in the pasta and peas.
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Place the lid on the crockpot and cook for the remaining time.
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Garnish with shredded cheese, fresh parsley or green onions.
Recipe Notes
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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