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Slow Cooker Amish Country Tomato Beef Casserole

A comforting and flavorful slow cooker dish combining ground beef, tomatoes, macaroni, and cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni can substitute with whole grain or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can substitute with mozzarella or pepper jack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat and drain excess fat.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine the ground beef, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until macaroni is tender.
  4. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and allow to melt before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with a garden salad or crusty bread. For extra flavor, add a dollop of sour cream on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to three months.