Description
Crockpot Goulash with Uncooked Macaroni is a hearty and comforting slow-cooked meal featuring savory ground beef, tender onions, garlic, and a rich tomato-based sauce, perfectly combined with uncooked macaroni added late in the cooking process for an easy, satisfying one-pot dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Transfer to crockpot: Move the browned beef mixture into the crockpot, ensuring all flavors make the transition.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 hours to develop deep flavors.
- Add macaroni: Approximately 30 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the uncooked macaroni, allowing it to cook through in the sauce.
- Season and serve: Before serving, season the goulash with salt and pepper to your taste, stir once more, and enjoy a warm, comforting dish.
Notes
- Using uncooked macaroni saves time and avoids the need to cook pasta separately.
- Adjust seasoning at the end as slow cooking concentrates flavors.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- If the goulash is too thick after cooking, add a bit more beef broth to loosen the sauce.
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
