American Chop Suey (Slow Cooker)

Submitted by Sassy J

"Source: A Year of Slow Cooking, Stephanie O'Dea, slightly adapted"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 5 bacon, strips diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 14 1⁄2 ounces water (use tomato can)
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (26 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Use a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. In a large skillet, brown the beef, bacon and onion all together until the meat is no longer pink.
3. Drain well and transfer to slow cooker.
4. Add everything else into the pot except for pasta and cheese.
5. Stir to combine.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
7. Stir in the raw pasta and cook on high for ~30 minutes, or until pasta is bite-tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serve in a wide-mouthed bowl with a handful of cheese on each serving.