Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Add uncooked macaroni during the last 30 minutes; cook until tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 430 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg