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Slow-Cooked Spicy Goulash

A hearty one-pot meal combining ground beef, beans, and macaroni, perfectly cooked in a slow cooker for easy preparation.

  • Total Time: 375
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
  • 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef: Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink, breaking it into little crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the cooked beef to your slow cooker.
  3. Add Other Ingredients: Add the Mexican diced tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, water, chopped onion, green pepper, red wine vinegar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon granules, basil, parsley, cumin, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Let it cook for about 5-6 hours.
  5. Add Macaroni: Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni and cover again. Cook for another 30 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  6. Serve: Stir well and serve hot.

Notes

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or frozen for later use. Serve with crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 360
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: goulash, slow cooker, one pot meal, comfort food