Crockpot Ghoulish Goulash: A Spooktacular Dinner Delight!
Crockpot Ghoulish Goulash is a fun and spooky twist on a classic dish, perfect for Halloween or any family dinner. This hearty meal combines ground beef, pasta, and a variety of vegetables, all cooked together in a slow cooker for a delicious and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to the crockpot.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, elbow macaroni, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or corn for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg