How to Make Goulash - American Goulash Recipe

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 Dutch oven, brown 2 pounds of ground beef.

Season the beef with 1/2 tbsp of salt and 1/2 tbsp of black pepper; continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Add 1 chopped onion and 3 minced cloves of garlic; cook until the onion is just translucent.

Add 1 cup of water and 2 cups of beef broth, then bring to a light boil.

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 2 cans of tomato sauce; mix well.

Stir in 2 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, then season with 1/2 tbsp of seasoned salt and 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning.

Add 2 bay leaves, cover, and allow it to cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, stir in 2 cups of elbow macaroni, then cover and allow it to cook for an additional 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, your goulash is ready to serve.

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