30 Minute Gut-Friendly Goulash / Vegan Low FODMAP Comfort Food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is nutritious and cheaper than quinoa.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Fresh tomatoes provide more nutrients, while tomato paste is more economical.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced bell pepper, carrot, and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Mix in canned tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a separate pot, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.

Remove bay leaves from the goulash and stir in cooked quinoa and spinach.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until spinach wilts.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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