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Grandma's Goulash - Thailand 1 Dollar Meals
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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.
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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.