If you are looking for a quick and easy meal where the macaroni cooks in the crock pot, check out this Crock Pot Beefy Mac Casserole for Two.
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How to Make Beefy Mac Casserole for Two in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
When it comes to simple recipes, this Crock Pot Beefy Mac Casserole for Two takes the cake, especially if you have some of our Crock Pot Make Ahead Ground Beef already in your freezer. If you do have that in your freezer, like I did, this is a dump and go recipe. It cooks up to al dented in just about an hour on low (if that is how you like your macaroni, watch it closely before the hour mark in case your slow cooker cooks hotter than mine). I like my macaroni a little less firm, so I was happy with it around the hour and five minute to hour and seven minute mark. Either way, this recipe cooks up really fast for a slow cooker and is absolutely delicious!
(Psst…if you need more servings, you can check out the original recipe here.)
What You Will Need for Crock Pot Beefy Mac Casserole for Two
Ingredients Needed
- 1/2 lb ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 3/4 cup beefy gravy (from a jar)
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (enough to barely cover all your ingredients)
Equipment Needed
- Skillet and strainer or micro cooker (You only need this if you haven’t made your ground beef ahead of time.)
- Measuring cups
- Stirring spatula
- Measuring spoon
- 2.5 quart slow cooker to 4 quart slow cooker
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes on low or 30 to 40 minutes on high, stirring halfway through cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly
General Notes
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- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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Crock Pot Beefy Mac Casserole for Two
Ingredients
- .5 lbs ground beef cooked and drained
- 1 cup elbow macaroni uncooked
- 3/4 cup beef gravy (from a jar)
- 1/4 cup Beef Broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- water (enough to just cover your ingredients)
Instructions
- Put all your ingredients in a 2.5 to 4 quart slow cooker, except your water and stir until everything is mixed well.
- Add just enough water to barely cover your ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes or on high for 30 to 40 minutes, until the macaroni reaches the desired texture. Stir halfway through cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly. (Watch it closely so you do not overcook your pasta.)
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
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