Crock Pot American Goulash (Printer-Friendly)
Hearty ground beef, tomato sauce, and macaroni cooked slowly for a satisfying family meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
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1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
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1 medium sweet onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Canned Goods & Sauces
05 -
24 ounces pasta sauce
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15 ounces tomato sauce
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14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, seasoned
→ Dry Goods & Seasonings
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2 cups water
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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2 cups elbow macaroni
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef over medium heat. Add diced onion and green pepper, cooking until vegetables soften and meat is fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
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Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Stir in minced garlic, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, and granulated sugar. Do not add macaroni yet.
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Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 2-4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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During the last hour of cooking, stir in elbow macaroni. Cover and continue cooking until pasta is al dente or preferred tenderness is reached.
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Serve hot accompanied by fresh garlic bread and a salad if desired.
# Helpful Hints:
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Using the slow cooker’s sauté function can reduce the need for extra pans and simplify preparation.
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This dish stores well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or can be frozen up to 3 months; pasta may soften further upon freezing.