Slow Cooker Classic Goulash Recipe

During the wintertime I use my crockpot aka the slow cooker to make dinner several times a week. It’s a great time saver and the meals that I make are hearty and delicious. On a cold winter day, nothing warms you up quicker than a soup or stew prepared in the slow cooker. I use a 6-Quart Slow Cooker when I prepare this recipe.

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Before I get to the recipe I want to introduce you to Selefina, the spice shop through Adagio Teas. Selefina sells your classic spices like parsley and oregano…along with chili powder, crystallized ginger root, Cacao nibs, and everything in between. You can purchase samples sizes, regular sizes, refills, and empty spice jars if you need those! High quality, fresh spices and seasonings shipped straight to your door.

For this recipe I used the Selefina Italian Seasoning Classic Blend, the Hungarian Sweet Paprika and the Crushed Basil Flakes.

Slow Cooker Classic Goulash Recipe

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 small cloves garlic, chopped or minced
2 lbs. lean ground beef
3 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 1/2 Tbsp. Selefina Italian Seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. Selefina Hungarian Sweet Paprika
1 – 2 tsp. Selefina Basil Flakes
2-3 large white potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

In a skillet saute together the chopped onion and minced garlic in the olive oil. Just simmer together for 2-3 minutes. Add-in the lean ground beef. Simmer until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain away any grease. Transfer into the base of the slow cooker.

Add all of the ingredients listed above in the order that they’re given into the slow cooker. Stir everything together until it’s well-combined. Place the lid on top.

You can cook on the high heat seating for 2 hours or on the low heat setting for 4-6 hours. Cool leftovers. Place in a covered container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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