slow cooker goulash

This humble stew is loaded with chunks of tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef and vegetables. A rich, beefy broth flavored with sweet paprika makes this a true comfort meal.

Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

beef

carrots,

red potatoes,

whole fresh mushrooms, quartered

yellow onion, chopped

garlic, minced

beef broth

tomato paste

Worcestershire sauce

c. Hungarian sweet paprika

c. brown sugar

dry mustard

kosher salt,

tsp. black pepper

parsley

Place beef in slow cooker, and then cover...

Place beef in slow cooker, and then cover with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.

In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients...

In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except parsley, if you are using it for a garnish) and then add mixture to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

Cover slow cooker and turn heat to high....

Cover slow cooker and turn heat to high. Cook for 4 to 6 hours, or until beef is ultra tender (I usually plan on 6 hours).

To serve, ladle goulash into bowls and offer...

To serve, ladle goulash into bowls and offer a warm loaf of fresh crusty bread for dipping.

Looking for an easy but tasty meal that you can throw in the slow cooker with ingredients you likely already have? How about this simple yet tasty Slow Cooker Goulash? 

Slow Cooker Goulash

onion

garlic

green bell pepper

tomato basil pasta sauce

tomato sauce

oz diced tomatoes

water

herb and garlic seasoning

oz pasta noodles

Brown ground beef and add to slow cooker

Stir in all remaining ingredients except pasta which we will add toward the end

Cover and cook 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 on low (can let simmer on low up to 8 hours)

Turn the slow cooker to high and add the pasta in the last 30-45 minutes and be prepared to eat right away when it’s done so it doesn’t get too soft from overcooking

Best goulash recipe ever! It was a huge hit with my family. I will continue to use this recipe from now on! Thank you Jennifer!

oh my God....the best ever. I used some Franks hot sauce and Cayenne pepper...Beyond good. Also, instead of water, beef broth. To die for !

i used a 24oz Pasta Sauce...14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes and 14.5 oz Beef Broth ..( what I could find in my cupboards) turned out great !

It may not be goulash anymore but .....  I used 2 cans of stewed tomatoes and tomatoe paste, Italian seasoning and paprika.  added can of mixed 5 beans plus beef broth.  time will tell.  it's cooking now.

I am not sure what possessed me to prep 3 freezer bags for this as well as one for today. Growing up I absolutely loved goulash so I was very excited for this slow cooker recipe. However I found it lacked flavor and that true goulash taste. The bell peppers in the slow cooker all day really overpowered everything else. I have 3 bags in the freezer, so I’ll play around and see what can be done to improve.

Slow Cooker Goulash is the perfect easy and economical family meal.  It’s simple to make, flavorful, hearty, and a deliciously filling meal!  You and your family are going to love it!

beef, 93 % lean

beef stock

tomatoes

bay leaves

Italian Seasoning

salt, divided

pepper, divided

sugar

garlic powder

onion powder

elbow macaroni (16 ounces)

parmesan cheese (more

Plug in and turn on your slow cooker...

Plug in and turn on your slow cooker to high or low.  Depending on which you are using.

In a large nonstick pan over medium heat,...

In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink, with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, about 6 minutes. Add the onions and cook 5-6 more minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

While the beef is cooking, add the beef...

While the beef is cooking, add the beef stock, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, sugar, remaining salt, and pepper to the crockpot, and mix together.

When the meat mixture is finished cooking add...

When the meat mixture is finished cooking add it to the crockpot.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours...

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Thirty minutes prior to serving, stir in the...

Thirty minutes prior to serving, stir in the macaroni and parsley. Cover and cook until the noodles are al dente.  (About 20 minutes.)  Turn off the heat and remove the inner pot from the crockpot cooking device.

Remove the bay leaves and stir in parmesan.

Serve immediately so that the pasta does not...

Serve immediately so that the pasta does not get soft and mushy.

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