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Magical Grandma's Goulash: A Must-Try Family Recipe!

A hearty and flavorful goulash recipe that brings the warmth of family cooking to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked and the mixture is thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cover until the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a plant-based meat alternative and use vegetable broth.
  • Add a cup of frozen mixed vegetables for extra nutrition and color, stirring them in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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