Description
Slow Cooker Goulash is the ultimate comforting dish, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This hearty meal features tender ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and al dente elbow macaroni simmered in a rich tomato sauce that fills your home with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers with the beef for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Transfer the meat and veggies to a slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, minced garlic, and seasonings; stir well.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Serve hot, garnished with cheese or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg