Description
Crockpot Goulash is the ultimate comfort food that warms both your heart and home. This hearty dish combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a vibrant mix of vegetables, simmered together for an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe ensures everyone gathers around the table for seconds. Enjoy a meal that brings back fond memories and creates new ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- In a crockpot, combine browned beef, diced tomatoes (with juices), bell peppers, cooked onions, elbow macaroni, Italian seasoning, beef broth, salt, and pepper; stir until mixed.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until pasta is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary; serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg