Pour diced tomatoes over ground beef, along with 3 ingredients, into slow cooker for a comfort supper that I crave this week after week

onion powder along with the seasoned salt, or toss in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for gentle warmth.

Finished goulash topped with melted cheddar
Finished goulash topped with melted cheddar

You can stretch the meal by adding a drained can of corn or green beans when you stir in the macaroni, which gives it a true farmhouse feel. For leaner results, use 90% lean ground beef or even ground turkey, and if a little fat rises to the top after the initial cook, simply skim it off before adding the pasta.

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