Southern Goulash
By
Jeanette Wrobel
@Jeanette_Wrobel
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It's a quick, economic meal that really stretches a pound of ground beef.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Jennifer's Southern goulash is fantastic! There are so many versions of goulash and, in the Test Kitchen, we were a big fan of this flavorful one. The fresh onions and bell pepper add a lot of flavor, but it's the spices where the real flavor comes in. Follow her measurements and you'll have one delicious meal. The recipe only uses 1 pound of ground meat and is hearty enough to feed a family. Have this handy for a quick weeknight meal on a budget.
Rating:
★★★★★ 6 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
4-6
Prep:
35 Min
Cook:
30 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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1 lbground chuck
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1 mediumonion, chopped
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1/3 cred or green bell pepper chopped
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2 celbow macaroni, uncooked
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1 can(s)stewed tomatoes, 15 oz
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1 can(s)tomato sauce, 15 oz
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4 cwater
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1 Tbspsugar
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1 TbspItalian seasoning
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1 TbspWorcestershire sauce
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1 tspseasoning salt
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1 tspgarlic salt
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1 tspblack pepper
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1/2 tspCajun seasoning, like Tony Chachere (optional)
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1/2 cgrated Parmesan cheese
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·dash of tobasco
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2 ccheddar cheese, shredded
How to Make Southern Goulash
- Brown ground beef along with the chopped onion and the chopped bell pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
- Then add macaroni and water.
- Bring to a boil then turn to low. Stir well to be sure it isn't sticking.
- Cover and simmer until the macaroni is tender and most of the water is absorbed. If it seems too dry add a little more water. If it's too liquid, just leave the top off for a little while and turn the heat up a little. The extra water will evaporate. It's usually not too moist, but sometimes you do have to add a little water. Don't overcook the pasta.
- Before serving, sprinkle with the Parmesan and the cheddar cheeses.
- If you used an ovenproof pan, you can run this in the oven to melt the cheese or just cover and let it melt on the stove. The cheese is something I added. My mother didn't put cheese on hers. I just happen to like cheese!
About Southern Goulash
Course/Dish: Beef
Main Ingredient: Beef
Regional Style: Southern
Collections: Back-to-School Casserole Crazy
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
