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!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 519 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Sodium: 953mgCalcium: 135mgVitamin C: 81mgVitamin A: 3055IUSugar: 20gFiber: 8gPotassium: 1370mgCholesterol: 81mgCalories: 519kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 9gFat: 24gProtein: 28gCarbohydrates: 50gIron: 7mg

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