Crockpot Goulash

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) tomato sauce
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 box dry, uncooked macaroni
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions:

1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Add the cooked beef and vegetable mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
4. Add Seasonings and Liquids: Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Mix well to combine.
5. Cook the Goulash: Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours.
6. Prepare the Pasta: About 1 hour before serving, cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
7. Add Pasta and Peas: 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cooked macaroni and frozen peas. Cover the slow cooker and let it sit until ready to serve.
8. Serve: Garnish as desired and serve hot.

Enjoy your comforting Crockpot Goulash!