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Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper with ground beef, macaroni, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley.

Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Cozy up to this Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper recipe! Get cheesy, slow-cooked comfort food on the table with minimal effort from your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 523 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
    Browning lean ground beef in a skillet for Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper.
  • Transfer the browned beef to your Crock-Pot. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, crushed tomatoes, low-fat milk, heavy cream, and beef broth. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
    Adding browned beef, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings to a Crock-Pot for Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover the Crock-Pot and cook until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
    Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper with macaroni, ground beef, and red bell pepper.
  • Finally, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well mixed. Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.
    Adding shredded cheddar cheese to Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper in a slow cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 739mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Crock-Pot Hamburger Helper
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