American Goulash | Hamburger Mac | Budget Meals that go far| Southern cooking with venison

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: any pasta

Whole wheat pasta is more nutritious, while any pasta can be a budget-friendly option.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.

While the pasta is cooking, chop the onion and green bell pepper, and mince the garlic.

In a large skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add the ground elk to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Once the elk is cooked, drain any excess fat if necessary (note: wild game is lean).

Add the can of diced tomatoes, pinto beans, and fire roasted corn to the skillet; stir to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste; mix well.

Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the meat and vegetables; stir to combine.

Cook everything together for a few minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.

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