Crock Pot American Goulash
Crock Pot American Goulash is a hearty one-pot meal with ground beef, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 piece green pepper, finely diced (optional) Optional ingredient for added flavor.
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 24 ounces pasta sauce (preferably Rao’s Roasted Garlic Sauce) Choose your favorite type of pasta sauce.
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water Used to adjust the sauce consistency.
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni Add to the slow cooker in the last hour of cooking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until it loses its pink color.
- Add the finely diced onion and optional green pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Transfer the meat mixture to your slow cooker.
- Stir in the minced garlic, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, and petite diced tomatoes.
- Pour in 1 cup of water to adjust the sauce's consistency.
- Season with Italian seasoning and stir in the granulated sugar.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the slow cooker.
- Stir everything together, cover, and cook for another 20-30 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
Serving
- Give everything one last stir before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
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Notes
Garnish with grated cheese or fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or a green salad. Adjust sweetness to taste if the sauce is too acidic.