Slow Cooker Goulash

• 1 pounds ground beef

• 1 small yellow onion diced

• 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic

• 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced

• 2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce

• 8 oz tomato sauce

• 15 oz diced tomatoes

• 1 cup water

• 1 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning

• 6 oz pasta noodles

INSTRUCTIONS

• Brown ground beef and add to slow cooker

• Stir in all remaining ingredients except pasta which we will add toward the end

• Cover and cook 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 on low (can let simmer on low up to 8 hours)

• Add the pasta in the last 30-45 minutes and be prepared to eat right away when it’s done so it doesn’t get too soft from overcooking

NOTES

• I used macaroni noodles but I imagine you could also substitute penne or another kind of pasta. Cooking times may vary.

To make ahead:

• Cook & cool ground beef, add to freezer safe container or bag

• Add all remaining ingredients except pasta

• Store in fridge up to 3 days / freezer up to 3 months

• Thaw fully before cooking

If you have leftovers:

• Let cool, store in air tight containers in fridge up to 3 days