Spicy Goulash

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Melissa Polk, West Lafayette, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 10, 2023

Ground cumin, chili powder and a can of Mexican diced tomatoes jazz up my goulash recipe. Even the elbow macaroni is prepared in the slow cooker. —Melissa Polk, West Lafayette, Indiana

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Spicy Goulash

Yield:12 servings (3 quarts)
Prep:25 min
Cook:5 hours 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, water, onion, green pepper, vinegar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon and seasonings.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through.
  3. Stir in macaroni; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender.
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