The American Goulash Recipe You'll KEEP Coming Back To

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.

In a large pot, cook the bacon strips until crispy, then remove and set aside.

Brown the ground beef in the same pot over medium heat.

Add the small-diced yellow onion, minced carrots, and minced celery; sauté until softened.

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

Add the diced roma tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, dry oregano, bay leaves, sweet paprika, tomato paste, beef stock, medium-diced fresh tomatoes, and hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes to the pot.

Season with coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper; mix well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Stir in the cooked macaroni pasta and cover the pot.

Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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