Old World Hungarian Goulash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large red onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can can tomato paste
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon season salt
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
16 ounces elbo macaroni, package, Partially cooked according to directions

Preparation

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook beef in butter, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
Do not drain.
Place beef and sliced onion in a slow cooker.
Mix partially cooked elbo macarroni, beef broth, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, season salt, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper; stir into beef mixture.
Cover and cook on low heat 4-5 hours (I always use the longer cook time).
Mix water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture.
Stir in green pepper.
Cover and cook on high heat 30 minutes. Serve with a dolop of sourcream atop.