Description
A delicious and hearty dish made with ground beef, vegetables, and pasta, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (Use Halal-certified if needed.)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (Substitute with gluten-free pasta if desired.)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Add about 10 minutes before serving.)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Transfer the cooked beef and sautéed vegetables to your Crock Pot. Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything well to combine. Set your Crock Pot on low and cook for 4-5 hours. Alternatively, set it on high for about 2-3 hours if you’re in a hurry.
- If using cheddar cheese, stir it in about 10 minutes before serving, allowing it to melt and enhance the flavors.
- Once cooked, give it a good stir and serve hot. Garnish with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Great for meal prep and makes excellent leftovers.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more Italian seasoning or other spices as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg