Grandma’s Goulash

Grandma's Goulash

This is an excellent version of goulash, made on 24 Dec 2017, hit with the family as well. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 500 grams ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups tomato pasta sauce, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, drained
  • 1/2 can tomato paste, this is the 170 gram can
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup dry macaroni
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • olive oil, as needed

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil then add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper (I also added 3 Shiitake mushrooms, chopped) and saute until the onion and bell pepper are softened.
  • Then add the beef and cook until no pink remains then drain off any fat.
  • Add the pasta sauce, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, seasonings, and water. Mix together, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you want a thicker goulash, simmer for a bit longer to reduce some of the liquid. If too thick, add some of the tomato juice from the canned tomatoes.
  • Add the macaroni and mix in, cover and simmer until the macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with the shredded cheese if desired, cover and let sit for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve.

Notes

Ground beef will cost about 100 Baht/500 grams, the cheese will cost 90 Baht for 1/2 block. For 8 servings this is about $1.40 per serving.
Shortcut: Pasta Sauce.
Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here.
United States.

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