Down Home Hillbilly Goulash (Goulag) - One Pan | 30 Minutes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: any pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber and nutrients.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Add oil to a pan over medium high heat.

Add 1 pound of ground beef and break it up while frying until browned.

Drain a little grease from the beef.

Add 1/2 chopped onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Chop and add 1 green bell pepper and 1 red bell pepper; stir and sauté until tender.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 can of tomato soup to the pan.

Pour in 1/2 cup of beef broth and stir to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning; stir well.

Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Add 1 1/2 cups of macaroni noodles and stir.

Cover the pan and let the noodles cook for about 12 minutes.

After cooking, add 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Cooking Techniques

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