Crockpot Slumgullion
A hearty and comforting slow-cooked dish featuring ground beef, spaghetti sauce, elbow macaroni, and cheddar cheese. This easy recipe delivers a rich, cheesy flavor perfect for a cozy meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 box elbow macaroni
- 1 block cheddar cheese, grated
- A splash of water
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Drain off the fat from the browned ground beef and toss it into the slow cooker.
- Pour the entire jar of spaghetti sauce over the ground beef and add a splash of water.
- Set the slow cooker to low and let it cook for most of the afternoon, around 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, pour the dry macaroni noodles straight into the hot liquid and stir well.
- Cover the slow cooker and let the pasta cook until it is tender and has soaked up most of the tomato sauce.
- Stir in handfuls of grated cheddar cheese until the mixture is thick and cheesy.
- Serve the Crockpot Slumgullion hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or basil, if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor.
Brown the beef fully to avoid a raw taste.
Adjust pasta quantity based on macaroni absorbing the sauce.
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a plant-based alternative.
Avoid alcohol-containing cheeses to meet dietary restrictions.
Check for lard-free beans if using extra protein additions.
Brown the beef fully to avoid a raw taste.
Adjust pasta quantity based on macaroni absorbing the sauce.
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a plant-based alternative.
Avoid alcohol-containing cheeses to meet dietary restrictions.
Check for lard-free beans if using extra protein additions.