Weight Watchers Goulash Recipes

If you love goulash and you are currently doing Weight Watchers, you will be happy to know that there are plenty of recipes that you can try and still remain within your WW points daily limit.  

We are sharing the most popular goulash recipes with you today that include a variety of different ingredients and various ways to cook them. You will even find a recipe for your Instant Pot or Dutch Oven. 

Goulash is one of those comfort foods that can bring back childhood memories and put a smile on just about anybody’s face. We are super excited to provide you with recipes that allow folks on Weight Watchers to enjoy a big dish of yummy goulash! 

Top 6 Best Weight Watchers Goulash Recipes 

Below you will find several different variations and styles for making some tasty goulash meals. These can be enjoyed with the whole family because they are full of flavor and don’t hold back on the essential ingredients that make goulash an amazing option.

If you love pasta and meat, then you will LOVE all of these goulash recipes! You can also add any MyWW Zero-Point foods to these without affecting the WW point details. There are many vegetables that can be served on the side or even tossed into your goulash mixture!   

Traditional Weight Watchers Goulash 

This recipe sticks to the basics and offers you a traditional goulash that will make your mouth water while cooking it. It’s effortless to make and can even be frozen for a fast on-the-go meal at a later date. Well, if you have any leftovers!

If you want to add a little kick, simply add some spices or even a few jalapenos to your goulash while it’s cooking. This recipe is designed to allow you to tweak it however you want!   

Here is what you need: 

• 1 cup of pasta (elbow macaroni is Ideal)
• 1 pound of either ground turkey or beef 
• 1 medium-sized onion 
• 1 8-ounce can of diced tomatoes 
• ½ cup frozen corn (or canned corn, just drain and rinse it first) 
• 1 8-ounce can or bottle of tomato sauce (or homemade if you have it)
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup or can of ground chilies (Optional) 

Step 1 - You need to cook your pasta according to the instructions on the bag or box and set it aside. We normally use elbow macaroni, but any other shape will also work if you don’t have any elbows.

Step 2 - Saute the onion over medium heat, and then add your ground meat to your skillet. Continue to cook it until the meat is browned and is thoroughly cooked. It would be best to use a spoon or spatula to break the meat up into smaller pieces.

Step 3 - Now add the diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and chilies if you are using them and stir everything together, making sure that everything is well combined.

Step 4 - Allow the mixture to cook for several minutes while coming to a boil. 

Step 5 - Reduce the heat and leave it uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes so that everything can season together.

Step 6 - Add your cooked pasta and mix it around to combine all the ingredients together. 

Step 7 - Serve immediately or allow it to cool, and then store it in the fridge until you are ready to consume it.  

Tip: You could add some parmesan cheese to the top of your goulash, but then you will need to add a ½ WW point per tablespoon of parmesan cheese. If you prefer mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of fat-free shredded mozzarella is 1 WW point.  

Weight Watchers Points 

90% Lean Ground Beef (3 oz) - 4 WW SmartPoints

Extra Lean Beef (3 oz) - 3 WW SmartPoints

93% Lean Ground Turkey (3 oz) - 4 WW SmartPoints     

Southwestern Weight Watchers Goulash 

If you want to add a little southwestern flair to your goulash, then this recipe will do the trick! It’s packed with all kinds of yummy ingredients, all while boosting your protein intake. 

It can be served for lunch or dinner and is the perfect family meal for those busy evenings where you don’t have a lot of time! You can also freeze your leftovers for another day, which makes meal planning super easy!  

Here is what you will need:

• 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni (or regular pasta) 
• 1 pound of 99% lean ground turkey 
• 1 chopped medium-sized onion 
• 1 28-ounce can of undrained diced tomatoes 
• 1 cup of frozen corn 
• 1 8-ounce can of sugar-free tomato sauce 
• 1 4-ounce can of green chilies chopped 
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (minced) 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt  

Step 1 - Cook your elbow macaroni or pasta by following the instructions on the packaging.

Step 2 - In a separate skillet, saute your onion over medium heat until it is softened and translucent, and then add your lean ground turkey. Cook until your meat is brown and cooked completely through. You will want to break your meat into smaller pieces if it is stuck together. 

Step 3 - Add your tomato sauce, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chilies, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and allow it to simmer uncovered over low heat for approximately 5 minutes. 

Step 4 - Your pasta should be done cooking now; go ahead and drain it, then add it to your meat mixture. You should now add the fresh cilantro and allow everything to season together. 

Step 5 - Serve immediately or prepare it to be frozen and consumed on another day.  

Tip: You can adjust the seasonings based on your taste preferences. You can also omit the chilies or cilantro if you do not like them. 

Weight Watchers Points 

93% Lean Ground Turkey - 2 WW SmartPoints Per Serving 

Nutritional Info Per Serving (Makes 6 Servings)  

Calories - 211

Cholesterol - 41 mg

Sodium - 139 mg

Carbohydrates - 25 g

Fiber - 1 g

Sugar - 1 g

Protein - 22 g 

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Goulash 

If you are looking for a simple and delicious goulash recipe for your Instant Pot, then we got you covered. This version has a ton of veggies in it, and the process is incredibly easy to make.  

Using your Instant Pot for a quick meal is ideal when you don’t have a lot of time to prepare your dinners. You’ll just need a few items from the store and the rest you probably already have in your kitchen. 

Here is what you will need:

• 1 pound fat-free ground turkey 
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (whole wheat)
• 1 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes 
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped zucchini 
• ½ cup finely chopped or minced onion 
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 2½ tablespoon of Italian seasoning 
• 1 or 2 bay leaves (depending on your taste buds)   

Step 1 - Turn on your Instant Pot and set it on Sauté. Lightly spray the inside of the pot with oil.

Step 2 - Place your ground turkey in the pot and cook until it is completely browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces.

Step 3 - Add your onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the Instant Pot and combine it all together with the meat. Then place the bay leaves on top. 

Step 4 - Now add your bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, and zucchini. Use the empty can from the tomatoes to fill it up with 14 ounces of water and add it to the mixture.

Step 5 - Add your uncooked elbow macaroni to the pot and mix everything together really well. 

Step 6 - Close your Instant Pot and lock the lid. Now turn the valve to ‘sealing’ and choose ‘pressure cook.’

Step 7 - Set the timer for three minutes.

Step 8 - Once the timer goes off, remove the lid after pushing the quick release for the pressure. 

Step 9 - Mix all the ingredients one more time before serving. 

Weight Watchers Points 

Fat-Free Ground Turkey - 2 WW SmartPoints Per Serving 

Nutritional Info Per Serving Size: 1¼ Cups  

Calories - 165

Fat - 2 g

Saturated Fat - 1 g

Cholesterol - 42 mg

Sodium - 131 mg

Carbohydrates - 25 g

Fiber - 3 g

Sugar - 5 g

Protein - 21 g 

Iron - 3 mg

Calcium - 73 mg 

Potassium - 590 mg

Weight Watchers Extra Beefy Goulash  

If you like beef in your goulash, then this extra beefy recipe will be right up your alley! It’s hearty and chocked full of protein. The serving size won’t leave you wondering what you can eat next, and the savory flavor will have you begging for more!  

This recipe makes 8 servings, so you can easily freeze some portions in a single-serving container and consume them on another day. 

Here is what you will need:

• 1 package of uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni (12 ounces) 
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (95%)
• 2 medium onions chopped (yellow)
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups of water 
• 2 cans of sugar-free tomato sauce (15 ounces)   
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) 
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper 
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt 
• 1 teaspoon paprika 
• ½ teaspoon pepper 
• 2 bay leaves 

Step 1 - Place your lean ground beef in a large skillet pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Allow your meat to cook completely until it is brown in color, and break it up with a spatula.

Step 2 - You will want to drain all the excess grease from your pan.

Step 3 - Add the garlic and onions to your meat and combine them all together while cooking over medium heat. You want the onions to get soft and translucent in color.

Step 4 - Now add the three cups of water, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato sauce, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika. Lastly, add the bay leaves and then mix everything together really well.  

Step 5 - Allow the mixture to come to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer. Place a lid on your pot and let it simmer before adding your pasta, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 6 - Stir in your dry whole wheat elbow macaroni and mix everything together until thoroughly combined. 

Step 7 - Place the lid back on the pot and allow it to cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes on low heat. Once the pasta is completely cooked, remove your pan from the heat and stir it again really well. You can remove the bay leaves now and throw them away. 

Step 8 - Keep the lid on your goulash and allow the mixture to season for about 15 minutes before serving.   

Weight Watchers Points 

95% Lean Ground Beef - 8 WW SmartPoints Per Serving 

Nutritional Info Per Serving Size: 2 Cups  

Calories - 379

Fat - 7 g

Saturated Fat - 3 g

Carbohydrates - 49 g

Fiber - 5 g

Sugar - 10 g

Protein - 33 g 

Weight Watchers Turkey & Veggie Goulash  

If you are looking for a hearty meal low in WW points and full of veggies, this recipe is perfect for you. There are loads of vegetables in this goulash, and why not since most of these veggies are considered zero-point my WW foods! 

Here is what you need:

• 1 cup of whole wheat elbow macaroni 
• 1 pound of 93% lean ground turkey 
• 1 can of diced tomatoes (8 ounces) 
• 1 can (8 ounces) or bottle of tomato sauce 
• 1 medium-sized onion chopped  
• 1 cup of water 
• 1 cup green beans (cut into small pieces) 
• ½ cup frozen corn  
• ½ cup chopped mushrooms
• ½ cup chopped bell peppers 
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• ½ cup chopped zucchini 
• 1 medium-sized onion chopped  
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning  
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup of minced chilies 

Step 1 - Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the bag or box and set it aside. We chose to use whole wheat elbow macaroni for this recipe, you can use other types of pasta, but the WW points may differ slightly.

Step 2 - Start by sauteing your chopped onion over medium heat and then add your ground meat. Continue to cook it until the meat is thoroughly cooked, breaking it into little pieces as it cooks.

Step 3 - Add the diced tomatoes, mushrooms, corn, bell peppers, carrots, tomato sauce, zucchini, green beans, ground cumin, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, chilies (if you are using them), and stir everything together. Pour in the water (you can use the empty tomato can) and place a lid on top of your pot. 

Step 4 - Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow it to cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the veggies are al dente or soft enough for your liking.  

Step 5 - Reduce the heat and leave the mixture uncovered for 5 minutes.

Step 6 - Now stir in your cooked pasta and mix it around to combine all the ingredients together.

Step 7 - Allow the pasta to be seasoned with the mixture for a few minutes before shutting off the heat.  

Step 8 - Serve immediately or allow it to cool, and then store it in the fridge until you are ready to consume it.  

Note: You can taste it and adjust the seasoning based on your preferences. 

Weight Watchers Points 

93% Lean Ground Turkey - 4 WW SmartPoints per serving (Makes 5 Servings)    

Weight Watchers Hungarian Goulash 

If you are looking to try a different version of goulash, then this Hungarian recipe is an excellent way to mix things up a bit. It’s different from all the traditional recipes for goulash and is packed full of intense flavor!  

What you will need: 

• 480 grams of veal (fat trimmed)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 6 eschalots - halved 
• 2 medium-sized carrots (chopped)
• 1 medium-sized red capsicum (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste 
• 1 tablespoon ground sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground smoked paprika 
• 2 bay leaves 
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced thyme
• 1 can diced tomatoes (400 g)
• 1½ cups beef stock 
• ¼ cup light sour cream 
• 2 tablespoon chopped parsley  

Step 1 - Take a large skillet and place it over medium to high heat; add the olive oil and allow it to heat up. 

Step 2 - Put the flour into a zip-lock bag large enough to hold all the veal and then zip the top and shake to cover all the veal with the flour.

Step 3 - Place the veal in the skillet and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes on each side. Depending on the size of the skillet, you may need to do half of the veal at a time. Once all the veal is cooked, place it all in the skillet and add the carrots, eschalot, and capsicum. Cook until the vegetables are soft or how you like them.

Step 4 - Now add the tomato paste, thyme, both paprikas, and bay leaves. Mix everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until you can smell the fragrance. 

Step 5 - Add the beef stock and tomatoes. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and place a lid on top so that it can simmer. Allow it to cook for one hour.    

Step 6 - Remove the lid and turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook for approximately 30 minutes or until the veal is completely cooked and feels tender. The sauce should have thickened as well. 

Step 7 - Prepare the servings of Hungarian Goulash with sour cream and parsley sprinkled on top.  

You can steam some broccoli, zucchini, baby carrots, green beans, or any other myWW zero point foods. If you want more substance, you can easily serve this with a side of brown rice or baked sweet potatoes. 

The options are limitless! Just check with your zero-point food list and choose whatever you want to make this a satisfying meal.  

Tip: If you store it in your fridge or decide to freeze some portions, you may need to add a little water when reheating so that the sauce is not too thick.

Weight Watchers Points 

7 WW SmartPoints per serving (Makes 4 Servings)

Conclusion 

Finding recipes while following the Weight Watchers point system has become super easy over the years. You can easily find recipes for baked goods, country-style meals, Italian dinners, and even the best Weight Watchers goulash recipes. 

You no longer have to omit your favorite foods when using the WW points. You can find just about everything you ever wanted, including all the WW points while dining out at some of the most popular restaurants!  

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