Crock Pot American Goulash (Printer-Friendly)
Slow-cooked ground beef and macaroni dish rich with tomato sauce and Italian seasoning flavors.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
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1 medium sweet onion, diced
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1 medium green bell pepper, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces and Liquids
05 -
2 cups pasta sauce
06 -
15 ounces tomato sauce
07 -
14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, seasoned
08 -
1/2 cup water
→ Seasonings
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
→ Pasta
11 -
1 cup elbow macaroni
# Steps to Make This:
01 -
In a large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef with diced onion and green bell pepper until meat is fully cooked and vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease.
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Transfer beef mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add minced garlic, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, and sugar. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat for 2 to 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
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During the final hour of cooking, stir in elbow macaroni. Cover again and continue cooking until pasta is al dente.
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Serve hot, accompanied by fresh garlic bread and salad if desired.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Using fresh garlic enhances flavor more than jarred varieties.
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Long, slow simmering allows the sauce to develop a richer taste.
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To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; pasta may soften upon reheating.