Beef Goulash

Another easy crowd pleaser is this beef goulash recipe, the perfect filling meal after an action-packed day outside! Whether you're serving your family or having friends over for a meal outside on the porch, this beef goulash recipe works for it all. Serve with a crisp green side salad for an extra dose of veggies.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
• 21/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 8 ounces dried multigrain high-protein elbow macaroni (2 1/3 cups)
• 1 15-ounce can of no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 14.5-ounce can of no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 6-ounce can of no-salt-added tomato paste
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green sweet pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker combine the first 11 ingredients (through pepper). Stir to break up the ground beef. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking.
2. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 10 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and the pasta is tender.