Slow Cooker Amish Yummasetti

 Slow Cooker Amish Yummasetti

 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (or small pasta)
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1½ cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1 tbsp butter

 Instructions:

1. Cook the beef
   • In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion until browned.
   • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
   • Drain excess fat.
2. Mix the base
   • In a bowl, combine:
     • Tomato sauce
     • Cream of mushroom soup
     • Milk
     • Salt, pepper, paprika
3. Assemble in slow cooker
   • Lightly grease the slow cooker with butter.
   • Add uncooked pasta.
   • Pour in the cooked beef mixture.
   • Add the sauce mixture and stir well.
4. Cook
   • Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or until pasta is tender.
   • Stir once or twice if possible.
5. Add cheese
   • Sprinkle cheddar (and mozzarella if using) on top.
   • Cover and cook for another 15–20 minutes until melted.

 Tips:

• If it looks dry, add a splash of milk before finishing.
• You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
• Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.

 What it tastes like:

Creamy + cheesy + slightly tangy tomato flavor… very similar to baked spaghetti, but softer and richer.