Do you ever find yourself on a CrockPot comfort food kick? Moving toward fall makes me want to pull out my slow cooker and make comfort foods and soups! Today's CrockPot Goulash Recipe is the perfect family dinner! Plus, the leftovers are fantastic for lunch and freezer meal prep!
Crockpot Goulash Recipe
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Are you ready for fall and comfort foods, or are you holding onto summer with all your might?
I am in the middle right now! I am ready for pumpkin and apple everything, but I also love the warm summer nights sitting outside on the deck. I just keep hoping that we don't see snow for months! I am not ready for that at all.
Bring on sweaters, cute boots, and hot chai teas!
I hope you love this easy beef crockpot goulash recipe! I love that you can make an amazing meal in the slow cooker and save so much time and energy! With the time you save you might be able to put your feet up and soak in the warm summer evenings while they last.
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic CrockPot American Goulash! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Beef (ground beef, chuck roast, stew meat)
- Onion
- Tomato Paste
- Paprika
- Garlic Clove
- Flour
- Butter
- Beef Stock
- Egg Noodles
- Salt and Pepper
Optional garnish - parmesan cheese, parsley, shredded cheddar cheese
Equipment Needed
Crockpot - We suggest using a crockpot that has a digital timer that automatically switches the slow cooker to warm after a set amount of time. This helps make sure your dinner cooks perfectly and you don't have to stress about what time it is going to be done.
- Frying Pan
- Kitchen Spoon/Spatula
How to Make CrockPot Goulash
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Season beef and sear over high heat in a frying pan to brown all sides.
- Transfer meat (and any juices) to the slow cooker.
- Add sliced onions, garlic, paprika, tomato paste, and beef stock.
- Cook on low
- Mix the flour and butter in a frying pan and sauté the mixture for 2 minutes, just to cook out the raw taste of the flour.
- Add to the slow cooker, give it a stir, cover, and continue cooking
- Serve on top of hot, buttered egg noodles.
- You can garnish with a dollop of sour cream if you desire.
Preparation and Storage
Make Ahead + Storage:
You can pre-sear the meat and prepare the tomato sauce up to three days beforehand, then cook the pasta and combine everything the day of.
We also like to prep veggies we often use, such as onions and garlic, a few times a month and store them in baggies labeled with dates to have these ingredients available whenever we cook. You can also use jarred minced garlic if you don’t want to prep this ingredient.
Refrigerate the assembled and unassembled portions in an airtight container to keep them fresh. Cooked CrockPot Goulash leftovers will last four to five days in the fridge.
Freezing/How to Freeze: Transfer freezer-bound leftovers to an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy them within three months. You can freeze the tomato sauce separately if you want to add it to your dish when it’s time to eat.
How to Reheat: Reheat leftovers using your microwave, stovetop, or CrockPot, depending on how many portions you need to prepare. Thaw frozen servings overnight in the fridge to ensure they reheat evenly.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions: Any beef-like meat cut into chunks works well with this recipe! We’ve even seen versions using lamb or venison stew meat if you can access these ingredients. The slow cooker makes cooking these tougher meats to pull-apart perfection effortless!
You can also use elbow macaroni noodles if you prefer them.
Vegetarian + Vegan Option: Use plant-based substitutes for the meat, beef stock, and butter to make this recipe vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour and egg noodles to make this Slow Cooker Goulash gluten-free.
Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes eight servings. Scale it up or down to your desired yield, keeping in mind that you may need to work in batches if you scale up.
Make it Spicy: Chili or cayenne powder are excellent additions for spicy CrockPot Goulash.
Sugar-Free: This recipe contains 4 grams of sugar per serving. Opt for sugar-free tomato paste and beef broth to make it sugar-free.
Tips for the Best CrockPot Goulash
- As with all roux-based sauces, you can control the consistency by adding more flour to thicken the tomato sauce and increasing the liquid content to loosen it.
- Printable recipe card instructions are below.
- Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.
What to Serve with CrockPot Goulash
Our homemade take on Hungarian goulash is a fan favorite among meat and potato lovers! Here are some equally hearty menu planning suggestions for a stick-to-your-ribs dinner the entire family will love.
Sides: Kale & Apple Potato Salad, CrockPot Parmesan Potatoes, CrockPot Creamed Corn, Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls, CrockPot Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes, Easy Broccoli Slaw, Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole
Main Dishes: Bacon Pot Pie, CrockPot Cheese Grits, Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese, Loaded CrockPot Mashed Potatoes, Camp Stew, John Wayne Casserole, Sausage Biscuit & Gravy Casserole, CrockPot Bourbon Maple Pork Loin, CrockPot Guinness Corned Beef & Cabbage
Desserts: 2 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups, Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake, Caramel Apple Dump Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, Crock Pot Peach Crumble
Drinks: CopyCat Chick-fil-A Lemonade, CopyCat McDonald's Sweet Tea, CopyCat Sonic Cherry Limeade
When to Serve
- Dinner
- Potlucks
- Family Gatherings
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Crock Pot Beef Goulash Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Beef cut into cubes
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 can Tomato Paste small cans
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 Tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 package Egg Noodles
- dash Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season beef and sear over high heat in a frying pan to brown all sides.
- Transfer meat (and any juices) to the slow cooker.
- Add sliced onions, garlic, paprika, tomato paste and beef stock.
- Cook on low for 5 – 6 hours.
- About one hour before serving, mix the flour and butter in a frying pan and saute the mixture for 2 minutes, just to cook out the raw taste of the flour.
- Add to the slow cooker, give it a stir, cover and continue cooking for the remaining time.
- Serve on top of hot buttered egg noodles.
- Can garnish with a dollop of sour cream if you desire.
Kitchen Tools
- Slow cooker
Nutrition
Recipe originally shared on August 7, 2016. Updated January 2021, October 2023
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