Cavatappi is also a great option, but it takes a bit longer to cook.Ĭheese: Your favorite cheese works here. Macaroni: Regular old elbow macaroni works great and cooks up quickly. of tomato sauce can also be used in a pinch, but I don’t like the flavor quite as much. Ground Beef: You can absolutely use ground turkey, chicken or ground bison, too!Ĭrushed Tomatoes: Canned crushed tomatoes work best but you can also put whole canned tomatoes in the food processor if you have time. You’ll need the following ingredients to make this delicious One Pot Slumgullion: INGREDIENT NOTES Comes together really quickly– perfect weeknight meal!.It’s comfort food that comes together in one pan.Serve up this hearty dish with The *BEST* Air Fryer Garlic Bread and a super quick, Simple Arugula Salad. Oh….this might take away from the “slum” part, but I added cheese…just because 🙂 While I didn’t make this from leftovers, the ingredients are super basic: ground beef, tomatoes, onions, macaroni, and a few simple spices. People debate about where the term “Slumgullion” came from, but I first heard about it as slang during the California Gold Rush time and meant “stew made from leftovers.”

My husband’s family grew up calling this dish “goulash” or “American Goulash.” My mom called it Beefy Mac. Who doesn’t love an easy, satisfying meal that comes together in ONE POT (read: LESS PAN WASHING) and is ready in 30 minutes! My current favorite one pot/pan meals all involve pasta (go figure): Chicken Pasta with Chipotle Cream Sauce, Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Lemon, Creamy Chicken Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus, Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna, and this super easy Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna! You have most likely had this one-pot slumgullion before, you just didn’t know it! I’ve heard it called American Goulash, American Chop Suey, Beefaroni, and Beefy Mac! I just like saying “Slumgullion!” It doesn’t matter what you call it, this is such a delicious, EASY meal! Meat, tomatoes, macaroni, and shredded cheese all come together in one pot for the perfect, family-friendly weeknight meal ready in 30 minutes!

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