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tex-mex goulash

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
janet kaskie
@jekaskie
Lubbock, TX

I had no clue what to make for dinner so I experimented with what I had on hand. It turned out Sooo good, and family was so pleased ,that I just had to share with you! Diabetic friendly, Quick and E-Z on the stove top or It can be made in a crock pot! (high for 2 hours )

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(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For tex-mex goulash

  • 3 lb
    lean pork , cubed
  • 2 pkg
    mc/cormic mexican meatball seasoning (albondigas al chipotle)
  • 3 Tbsp
    mesquite liquid smoke
  • 1 lg
    onion sliced
  • 1 1/2 lg
    green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lg
    red bell pepper , sliced
  • 2 lg
    fresh hatch green chilies , seeded and sliced
  • 1/3 c
    tomato paste
  • 1 c
    lowfat cream cheese (or low-fat youguart)
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    water if preparing on stovetop

How To Make tex-mex goulash

  • 1
    Combine first 3 ingredents in zip lock baggie and refridgerate 2 hours if possible.
  • 2
    STOVE TOP METHOD: Heat skillet on stovetop over med high heat. Add 2-3T oil and pork mixture. sauté for 2-3 min until slightly browned.
  • 3
    add veggies, saute 2-3 min.
  • 4
    Add tomato paste. Saute until warm.
  • 5
    Add water, salt and pepper . Lower heat to med low and cover w/tight fitting lid.
  • 6
    cook 15 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
  • 7
    Mix in cream cheese. Heat , serve over rice if desired.
  • 8
    DIRECTIONS FOR SLOW-COOKER / CROCKPOT
  • 9
    Follow step 1 in previous recipe.
  • 10
    Add pork mixture, tomato paste and veggies in oil-sprayed crockpot.
  • 11
    Cook on high for 2 hours / low for 3 1/2 - 4 hours.( stir after 1/2 of the cooking time)
  • 12
    Mix in cream cheese. Cover for 15 min. Serve over rice if desired
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