American style Goulash

It's Winter...It's Time for Goulash

 

American style goulash is nothing remotely close to Hungarian style, except maybe the paprika used.  If you're looking for a fairly fast and economical dinner that is just as good, if not better, as leftovers, try goulash. 

Use a large skillet and add the elbow macaroni in the pan right after your meat is brown. Then you can add in the liquid ingredients and simmer in the same pan.  It makes cleanup so much easier too!

 Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup each of diced celery, yellow onion and bell peppers)
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes

1 small can tomato sauce
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 bag large elbow macaroni
3 cups water

Top with sour cream, if desired

6 "normal" servings:

Brown ground beef in large skillet with the onion/celery/bell pepper mix, garlic pepper and cumin.
Drain, add elbow macaroni and stir so that all the mac is completely covered with a light coating of the

beef drippings.  Add remainder of ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low heat and simmer till noodles are soft but not mushy (about 25 minutes). 
Let stand 10 min. and you're ready to serve. 

Happy Dining Trails to You! Enjoy