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Slow Cooker American Goulash - One Pot Recipe

Slow cooker goulash is a delicious full meal-in-a-bowl. Ground beef, tomato sauce, spices and noodles all cook together to make for an easy and satisfying dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: American goulash, crockpot goulash, elbow macaroni, ground beef goulash, no browning, one pot dinner, one pot goulash, slow cooker goulash, slowcooker americna goulash
Servings: 6
Calories: 693kcal
Author: Susan Goldenberg

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef uncooked
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, with all juices
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅔ teaspoon chili powder
  • 16 Oz elbow macaroni uncooked
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • sour cream optional

Instructions

  • Place 2 lbs ground beef into a well greased slow cooker. Use a hamburger choper to chop the meat up.
  • Add 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, with all juices, 1 15 oz can tomato sauce, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and ⅔ tsp chili powder to the beef.
  • Stir to fully combine making sure that any remaining clumps of beef are broken up and mixed in.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for high for 3-4 hours.
  • After cooking, stir again and taste. Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Stir in 16 Oz elbow macaroni . Cover and cook until the pasta is al dente. This should take about 15 minutes on high and about 25 minutes or so on low. If you leave the pasta cooking longer, it will start to get mushy.
  • Serve promptly.

Notes

  1. This dish can get mushy if it sits.  We like it that way!  But if you prefer al dente pasta, cook it separately according to the package instructions and add it in when serving.  
  2. If you prefer browned beef, cook the ground beef stovetop or in a slow cooker with a browning feature before adding it with the remaining ingredients. 
  3. See above write-up for serving suggestions
  4. Nutritional values shown do not include cheese or sour cream.  

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg
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