Description
Crock Pot American Goulash is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef, al dente pasta, and a medley of colorful vegetables simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s easy to prepare and always delivers mouthwatering flavors. With minimal effort, you can create an unforgettable meal that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened; add garlic for one minute.
- In the crock pot, combine browned beef, sautéed vegetables, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in uncooked elbow macaroni until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until pasta is tender.
- Serve garnished with grated cheese or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg