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Southern Style Goulash

A comforting and hearty dish of tender ground beef, vibrant veggies, and creamy elbow macaroni, perfect for feeding a crowd and made all in one pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for less grease.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Yellow or white onion works best.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped Use any color of bell pepper.
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes With or without herbs.
  • 2 cups beef broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni Can be substituted with any pasta.
  • to taste salt Freshly ground sea salt recommended.
  • to taste pepper Black pepper is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add elbow macaroni, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

Don't skip browning the beef well and cooking the macaroni until it’s just right. Trust me, those extra steps make all the difference! Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to three months. When reheating, add a splash of broth to bring back its creamy goodness.