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Slow Cooker Slumgullion (Goulash)

A dump-and-go slow cooker goulash with ground turkey, macaroni, and melted cheddar cheese for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hungarian-Inspired
Calories: 457
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground turkey
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 cup onion diced, about half a large onion
  • 2 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce cans, with juices
  • 2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cup dry elbow macaroni noodles
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the ground turkey, diced bell pepper, diced onion, canned tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  3. Stir in the dry macaroni noodles during the last 30 minutes of cooking time. Cover and continue cooking until the noodles are soft.
  4. Once the noodles are fully cooked, stir the slumgullion well to incorporate all the ingredients.
  5. Top the mixture with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and continue cooking just until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  6. Spoon into serving bowls, serve warm, and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Reheat in the microwave in one-minute increments, stirring between each. Ground chicken can be substituted for ground turkey, and any small pasta shape can replace the elbow macaroni.