Crock Pot American Goulash (Printer-Friendly)
Slow-cooked ground beef and macaroni with rich tomato sauce and Italian herbs for a comforting dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 -
1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 medium sweet onion, diced
03 -
1 green bell pepper, diced
04 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces and Liquids
05 -
2 cups pasta sauce
06 -
1 cup tomato sauce
07 -
14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes with seasoning
08 -
1/2 cup water
→ Seasonings
09 -
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
10 -
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
→ Pasta
11 -
2 cups elbow macaroni
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease.
02 -
Transfer the beef mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Stir in minced garlic, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, and sugar. Do not add macaroni yet.
03 -
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 2-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
04 -
During the last hour of cooking, stir in elbow macaroni, cover again, and cook until the pasta reaches desired tenderness.
05 -
Serve hot, optionally with fresh garlic bread and salad.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Pasta may soften further upon freezing and reheating.