Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Slumgullion: A Simple Comfort Meal

If you love hearty meals that require almost no effort, the Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Slumgullion is a perfect recipe to add to your collection. Slumgullion is a rustic, old-fashioned American dish known for being filling, affordable, and incredibly easy to make. Traditionally, it’s a mix of ground meat, pasta, and tomato-based sauce cooked together into a comforting one-pot meal.

Using a slow cooker makes this classic even easier. With only four ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a warm, satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy days, family dinners, or when you want something cozy without spending hours in the kitchen.

What Is Slumgullion?

Slumgullion has long been considered a “resourceful cook’s meal.” The dish gained popularity because it uses simple pantry ingredients to create something hearty and flavorful. Over time, many variations developed, but the essence remains the same: meat, pasta, and sauce cooked together into a rich, comforting mixture.

This slow cooker version keeps the recipe wonderfully simple while still delivering the classic taste people love.

Ingredients (Only 4!)

One of the best things about this recipe is its short ingredient list:

• 1 pound ground beef

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

• 2 cups marinara or tomato pasta sauce

• 2 cups beef broth

These basic ingredients combine to create a savory, filling meal that feels much more complex than it actually is.

How to Make Slow Cooker Slumgullion

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