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A true comfort meal, this Crock Pot American Goulash is a tasty fix-it and forget-it recipe that the whole family loves! A COMFORTING, SIMPLE CROCK POT RECIPE Everyone has that one recipe that really brings them comfort, mine happens to be this Crock Pot American Goulash. With all the flavors combined it is just perfect for a great dinner time meal. This is one recipe that we have been making for years and one that I wanted to try and make in a slow cooker. This recipe is super simple and effortless to put together. I always think the longer a sauce simmers, the better it tastes! I made this today for supper tonight. It was very good and I definitely will make again. Thanks for the recipe!– Sue FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Isn’t this called Chop Suey? This dish goes by many different names depending on region. Some other names include: Slumgullion, American Chop Suey and Johnny Marzetti. What is the difference between American goulash and Hungarian goulash? American goulash and Hungarian Goulash are vastly different. American goulash is made with ground beef, macaroni noodles and mixed with an Italian-style tomato based sauce. Hungarian Goulash is a thick stew made with chunks of meat and vegetables that is heavily seasoned with Hungarian paprika. Why is American goulash called goulash? The simple answer – no one is really sure. There aren’t really any similarities other than the beef. We know the American Goulash we are familiar with today was first mentioned in a cookbook in 1914. So perhaps someone combined a bunch of these ingredients and decided to borrow the name “Goulash” from the immigrant Hungarian community and it took off from there. How would I make this on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot? I have recipes for making it those ways too! See my recipe for American Goulash to make it on the stove top and my recipe for Instant Pot American Goulash to make it in your electric pressure cooker! How do I store leftovers? This can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 3-4 days. This can also be frozen. Note: when you freeze food like pasta, the pasta will become a little mushy because it will keep absorbing the liquid. To freeze, place in a freezer bag and lay it flat in the freezer, this will keep for up to 3 months. To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight and you can reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) ground beef  – you can make this with Italian sausage, ground chicken or ground turkey. sweet onion green pepper – I know some folks have love/hate relationship with bell peppers. If they aren’t your favorite, you can just leave it out. garlic – I always prefer fresh garlic over the jarred stuff. You just get a much better garlic flavor but use what is easiest and best for you! pasta sauce – I love Rao’s roast garlic sauce but it can get pricey so I usually only grab it when it is on sale. Use what your family enjoys! tomato sauce – you can use the low or no sodium kind if you are concerned about sodium for this recipe. petite diced tomatoes – if you can find the kind that has seasoning added (like basil, garlic and oregano), that would be a nice boost of flavor. water Italian seasoning granulated sugar – this is just going to help reduce the acidity a bit from all the tomatoes and tomato sauces. elbow macaroni – you can use any shape really, as long as you use the same amount. HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT AMERICAN GOULASH: Brown and crumble ground beef along with diced onions and pepper in a large skillet. Cook until meat is fully cooked and onions and peppers are softened. Drain excess grease. Note: Many slow cookers have a sauté option. Please feel free to use this option on your slow cooker for less dirty dishes. Add ground beef mixture into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.  Stir in garlic, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning and sugar. (DO NOT ADD MACARONI NOODLES YET) Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for about 2-4 hours. Everything is already cooked so we’re basically just letting everything simmer and for the flavors to come together. During the last hour of cooking, add in the macaroni noodles and stir. Cover again. Cook until noodles are al dente (or softer if you prefer). Then serve! We enjoy eating this with some fresh garlic bread and a salad. CRAVING MORE RECIPES? American Goulash Instant Pot American Goulash Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta Crock Pot Taco Pasta Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Originally published: March 2011Updated photos & republished: April 2025 Print Crock Pot American Goulash (+Video) A true comfort meal, this Crock Pot American Goulash is a tasty fix-it and forget-it recipe that the whole family loves! Course Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 6 hours hoursTotal Time 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 409kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 small sweet onion, finely diced1 green pepper, finely diced (optional)2 teaspoons minced garlic24 ounce jar pasta sauce (I like Rao’s Roasted Garlic Sauce)8 ounce can tomato sauce15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes1 cup water1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning1 Tablespoon granulated sugar1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni InstructionsBrown and crumble 1 pound ground beef along with 1 small sweet onion, finely diced and 1 green pepper, finely diced in a large skillet. Cook until meat is fully cooked and onions and peppers are softened. Drain excess grease. Add ground beef mixture into a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Stir in 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 24 ounce jar pasta sauce, 8 ounce can tomato sauce, 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning and 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar. (DO NOT ADD MACARONI NOODLES YET) Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 2-4 hours. Everything is already cooked so we’re basically just letting everything simmer and for the flavors to come together.During the last hour of cooking, add in 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni and stir. Cover and cook until noodles are al dente (or softer if you prefer). Then serve! We enjoy eating this with some fresh garlic bread and a salad. Video Notes Note: Many slow cookers have a sauté option. Please feel free to use this option on your slow cooker for less dirty dishes. This can be cooked on high for 2-4 hours. Penne and ziti can be substituted for the macaroni. This can be frozen, see my tips above. NutritionCalories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 898mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g

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