Slow Cooker Goulash

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 package (8 ounces) shredded cheddar, divided

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat oil. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat if necessary.
2. Add meat mixture to slow cooker crock with tomato puree, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, salt and black pepper.
3. Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and stir into crock with 1 cup shredded cheese.
5. Top with remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar.

Serves: 10