Description
Discover the ultimate crock pot american goulash, a hearty one-pot dinner that blends ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and elbow macaroni into a comforting stew. This easy, budget-friendly recipe delivers rich flavor with minimal effort—just brown the meat, combine everything in the slow cooker, and let it simmer. Perfect for busy families, the dish serves six, offers 350 calories per portion, and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Truly comforting!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer mixture to crock pot. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir, then add elbow macaroni on top.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until pasta is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- use extra‑lean ground beef and low‑sodium broth. Add shredded cheese just before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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