Southern Goulash
There are few family-friendly recipes that top this easy version of Southern Goulash. Economical + perfect for leftovers, you're going to make this a part of your regular rotation!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef lean
- 3 vidalia onions chopped
- 3 bell peppers chopped
- 2 c uncooked elbow macaroni
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 3 c water
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp sugar
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste (liberal)
- parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, salting liberally. Add elbow macaroni. Cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Over medium-high heat, cook ground beef + chopped peppers and onions until fully-done. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and a liberal amount of garlic powder to taste. Add smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire, and soy sauce.
- When beef is fully cooked, add tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce to medium-low heat and add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and bay leaves. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Add in al dente elbow macaroni, stir well, and allow to cook for a couple of more minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve; top with fresh parmesan.