Slow Cooker Goulash Recipe
This easy and hearty slow cooker goulash simmers lean ground beef, bold spices, tender pasta, and melted cheddar to deliver comforting flavors with minimal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef lean
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt or more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Paprika sweet or smoked
- 1 teaspoon Oregano dry
- 1 teaspoon Marjoram dry
- 1 teaspoon Basil dry
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces Petite diced tomatoes canned, undrained
- 4 cups Beef broth or chicken broth more as needed
- 16 oz Rotini pasta uncooked (or macaroni, bowties or penne)
- 4 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef along with chopped onion and minced garlic. Drain any fat.
- Transfer meat mixture to the slow cooker. Add salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, marjoram, basil, tomato paste, diced tomatoes (with juice), and broth. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, add uncooked pasta and stir gently. Cover and continue cooking on low.
- Once pasta is tender, turn off heat. Add shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute turkey for beef, use frozen tomatoes if needed, and pre-shredded cheese saves time. Add extra broth if you like it more saucy.