CROCKPOT GOULASH RECIPE

If there’s one thing I’m endlessly grateful for, it’s you being here, cooking right alongside me. And today? Oh, we’re diving into the coziest, warm-your-soul kind of meal—Crockpot Goulash. This slow-cooked beauty is hearty, rich, deeply comforting, and so ridiculously easy that you’ll wonder why you ever made goulash any other way. I promised you versatile, and here’s proof!

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What Is Crockpot Goulash?

Crockpot Goulash is the ultimate weeknight hero: tender beef simmered for hours, pasta that soaks up every bit of savory tomato goodness, and vegetables that melt right into the sauce. It’s one of those dishes that tastes like it took all day…because it did—just not your day. Your slow cooker does the heavy lifting.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Hands-off cooking — toss everything in and let the crockpot work its magic.

• Comfort food classic — warm, cozy, and nostalgic.

• Family-friendly — simple, hearty, and great for leftovers.

• Customizable — swap veggies, tweak spices, make it YOURS.

What Does Crockpot Goulash Taste Like?

Imagine a rich tomato-beef sauce infused with paprika and Italian herbs, coating tender pasta that’s absorbed all that incredible flavor. It’s savory, slightly smoky, deeply comforting, and absolutely irresistible. Anything but boring!!

Benefits of This Recipe

• Meal-prep dream — tastes even better the next day

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Makes a big batch for busy weeks

• Easy to freeze

• One-pot cleanup (bless!)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or beef stew meat for a more authentic style)

• 1 large onion, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tsp paprika (smoked adds amazing depth)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)

Optional Add-Ins

• Sliced mushrooms

• Diced carrots

• Diced zucchini

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Tools You’ll Need

• Slow cooker (4–6 quart)

• Skillet for browning beef

• Wooden spoon

• Measuring cups & spoons

• Ladle for serving

Ingredient Substitutions & Additions

• Ground turkey or chicken → lighter option

• Penne, shells, or rotini → swap pasta shapes

• Fire-roasted tomatoes → smoky richness

• Cayenne or chili flakes → extra heat

• Mozzarella or pepper jack → cheesy upgrades

How to Make Crockpot Goulash (Step-by-Step)

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