Crock Pot Beefy Tomato Mac Casserole
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This Crock Pot Beefy Tomato Mac Casserole is a simple and tasty recipe that has four servings and can easily be doubled to feed more people.
How to Make Beefy Tomato Mac Casserole in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
Michael and I were talking about what I was going to make for dinner this week, and he brought up a recipe he loved when he was a kid that was always brought to pitch-ins. I asked if he remembered everything that was in it, and he did! So, now you have this Crock Pot Beefy Tomato Mac Casserole. It is a simple, yet classic recipe that young and old alike will love.
This recipe below has four servings. However, it can easily be halved for those who only need two servings. It can also be doubled or tripled for anyone who might need to feed a larger crowd. I love it when a recipe works out that it can be tailored to whatever your particular needs are on any given day.
What You Will Need for Crock Pot Beefy Tomato Mac Casserole
Ingredients Needed
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup macaroni, cooked al dente (The measurement is of the dry pasta.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 16 oz tomato sauce (2 – 8 oz cans)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Mild or sharp cheddar can be used in this recipe. It is up to your personal preference.)
Equipment Needed
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoon
- Skillet and strainer or micro cooker
- Can opener
- Measuring cup
- 4 Quart Slow Cooker
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 hours on low or 1 hour on high, rotating your insert halfway through the cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly
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Crock Pot Beefy Tomato Mac Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef browned and drained
- 1 cup macaroni cooked al dente (The measurement is of the dry pasta.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 16 oz Tomato Sauce (2 – 8 oz cans)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Mild or sharp cheddar can be used in this recipe. It is up to your personal preference.)
Instructions
- Brown and drain 1 lb lean ground beef while you cook 1 cup macaroni to al dente and drain. (The measurement is of the dry pasta).
- Lightly spray a 4 Quart Crock Pot with cooking spray and spread out the cooked ground beef in the bottom of the insert.
- Top with your al dente pasta.
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons diced onion on top of the pasta.
- Pour 16 oz Tomato Sauce (2 – 8 oz cans) evenly over the top of the other layers.
- Sprinkle 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese on top of everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or high for 1 hour, rotating your insert halfway through the cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly. It is done when the cheese is completely melted.
Notes
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- 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.ย 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 shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
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