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Mama’s Goulash

I remember my mama making this classic one-pot-wonder for us when we were kids. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside just thinking about it!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Dee Hutchins-Reynozo

Ingredients

  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lg. yellow onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 med. green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 4 c. beef broth
  • 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 ½ T. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 1-2 tsp. paprika I use smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 c. elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon until brown and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  • Add onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until the veggies are tender about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings; stir well.
  • Stir in macaroni until well combined. Cover with a lid and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat. Top with shredded cheese and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.