Macaroni and Beef

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
• 5 bacon strips, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes --- any flavor, or plain
• 1 can water (empty tomato can)
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (26-ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
• 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni (I used brown rice pasta)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, brown beef, bacon and onion all together until meat is no longer pink. Drain well and plop into slow cooker. Add everything else into pot except for pasta and cheese.

Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or high for about 4 hours. Stir in raw pasta and cook on high for approximately 30 minutes, or until pasta is bite-tender. Serve in wide-mouthed bowl with handful of cheese on each serving.