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mom's goulash

Recipe by
Diane Gentry
Bahama, NC

I have updated this a bit. As I was growing up this was very economical for our struggling little family. You can add or subtract as your personal taste dictates, but I would try it this way first, and then adjust the next batch.

yield 4 -6
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's goulash

  • 1/2 lb
    ground turkey
  • 1/2 lb
    ground beef (97% lean)
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 1/2 md
    bell pepper, diced [optional]
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes [optional]
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar or substitute
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt [or to taste]
  • 2 can
    condenced tomato soup
  • 1 can
    stewed tomatoes, diced
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce
  • 2-4 Tbsp
    butter/margerine
  • 4 oz
    elbow macaroni

How To Make mom's goulash

  • 1
    Brown meat in large skillet over medium heat with 2-4 tablespoons butter or margerine, diced onion & bell pepper.
  • 2
    Add red pepper flakes, sugar and salt; stir and continue to cook until onion is tender and meat is browned.
  • 3
    Add remaining ingredients, except macaroni; cover and allow to simmer over medium-low heat.
  • 4
    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Add to sauce & mix well. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
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