Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground Chuck (80% lean, fresh)
• 1 large Green Bell Pepper (seeded and finely diced)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Onion Powder
• 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
• 1 tablespoon Black Pepper (ground)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 12 ounces Elbow Macaroni (uncooked)
• 1 can (28 oz) Tomato Sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) Tomato Sauce
• 0.5 cup Water (or beef broth for richer flavor)

Instructions

1. Prep vegetables and pasta water

   Finely dice the green bell pepper and chop the onion. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the macaroni.

   Time: PT10M

2. Brown the ground beef

   Heat the large pot over medium‑high heat. Add the ground chuck and break it up with a wooden spoon, cooking until no pink remains, about 8–10 minutes. Cover with a lid halfway through to retain moisture.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium-high

3. Add vegetables and seasonings

   Add the diced bell pepper and chopped onion to the pot. Sprinkle in onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables soften.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

4. Add tomato sauce and liquid

   Pour in the 28‑oz can of tomato sauce, the 15‑oz can of tomato sauce, and ½ cup water (or beef broth). Stir to combine.

   Time: PT2M

5. Simmer the goulash

   Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low

6. Cook the macaroni

   While the goulash simmers, cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Drain in a colander, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

7. Combine pasta with goulash

   Add the drained macaroni to the pot of goulash. Stir gently to coat the pasta. Let sit for 2 minutes; add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

8. Serve

   Ladle the beef goulash into bowls. Optional: top with shredded cheddar cheese and serve with cornbread.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

22g

Carbohydrates

38g

Fat

13g

Fiber

4g