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

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

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 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon 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

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 1370mgFiber: 8gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3055IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 7mg

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