Hungarian Goulash

Yield: 4-6 servings | Time:  35-40 minutes

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup macaroni noodles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped peppers
  • 1 large tomato, chopped (or about 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 12 oz (half a jar) marinara sauce
  • Salt, to taste

 

Instructions:

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully cooked. In another pot, boil macaroni noodles until tender. If using leftovers, skip this step.
  2. Remove ground beef from the pan and drain any excess fat into a clean jar for later use or leave it in the pan for extra flavor. Stir in chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add chopped peppers and tomatoes, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add salt and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
  5. Add the cooked ground beef and noodles and stir to combine.
  6. Stir in half a jar of marinara sauce. Cook on low for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. Spoon the goulash into bowls and enjoy warm.

 

Save More Than Food! Turn leftovers into a quick casserole by topping with cheese and baking or use it as a hearty filling for stuffed peppers.

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