MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Crockpot Express* American Goulash Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Pasta, Herbs Yield: 8 servings 1 lb Ground beef 1/2 c Chopped bell pepper 3 cl Garlic; diced 1 c Onion: chopped 14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes 29 0z (2 cans) cans tomato sauce 1 tb Worcestershire sauce 1 ts Dried basil Salt & pepper 2 c Large elbow macaroni; dry 2 c Water 2 Bay leaves * Crockpot Express is a brand of "Instant Pot" https://www.crock-pot.com Press Brown/Saute (then start) and add the ground beef, pepper, garlic and onion. Cook on high until the meat is browned and crumbled. Press Start/Stop. Drain excess fat. Return meat mixture to the pot. Add the rest of the ingredients in the order listed. Do not stir. Close the lid, set the steam release valve to closed. Press Steam (high pressure) and adjust time to 4 minutes. When cooking cycle is done, do a quick pressure release. Open the lid and stir. Remove the bay leaves. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread! Author: Nicole Burkholder RECIPE FROM: https://simpleandseasonal.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM