Crockpot Goulash is a hearty, easy meal that will stick to your ribs in all the right ways. Made with fresh veggies, tangy tomato sauce, savory ground beef, and tender macaroni, this goulash is nothing short of perfect comfort food!
Cook and crumble the beef in a medium skillet over medium heat until fully brown then drain the grease from the pan and pour the meat into a slow cooker.
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Pour in the beef broth then stir well to combine.
Cover the pot with the lid then cook in high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours.
Stir in the pasta and cook on high for another hour, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Turn the crockpot off and stir in the cheese if desired then serve with freshly minced parsley and sliced bread if desired.
Notes
NOTE ON PASTA: Do not overcook the pasta as it will continue to soak up the broth as it cools and get mushy.