Crockpot Goulash Recipe

4.60 from 213 votes

Crockpot Goulash is flavorful, beefy, and delightfully cheesy! Easy to make in the slow cooker, this pasta recipe is incredibly simple and wholly satisfying. Indulge in this comforting meal tonight - your family will thank you!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time5 10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

1 Crockpot between 5-6 quarts

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef or try ground turkey, chicken, pork or plant based protein
1 large onion diced, white or yellow
4 garlic cloves fresh, minced
4 cups water measure carefully
4 beef bouillon cubes
28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 standard can, or use petite diced tomatoes
30 ounces petite diced tomatoes 2 15-ounce cans
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups elbow macaroni shells also work
1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded

Instructions

In a nonstick pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain and add to the crockpot.
2 pounds ground beef
Add the onion, garlic, water, bouillon cubes, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir well.
1 large onion, 4 garlic cloves, 4 cups water, 4 beef bouillon cubes, 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 30 ounces petite diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 3 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2 hours.
30 minutes prior to serving, stir in the macaroni. Cover and cook just until the noodles are tender.
4 cups elbow macaroni
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cheddar cheese.
1 cup cheddar cheese
Serve immediately so that the pasta does not turn mushy.

Video

Notes

Multi-Function Crockpot: If you are using a multi-function crockpot, cook the ground beef right in the slow cooker. Drain the beef before returning it to the pot and continuing with the recipe.

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