How to Make: Goulash

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 pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while generic pasta can be more budget-friendly.

Start by gathering all ingredients needed for goulash.

Cut up all vegetables including onion and assorted bell peppers.

Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.

In the same skillet, use the remaining oil to sauté 1 chopped onion for about 1 minute until translucent.

Add 1 cup of assorted bell peppers (green, red, orange) to the onions and sauté for another minute.

Add 1.5 tbsp seasoned salt, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning to the sautéed vegetables.

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables and seasonings.

Stir in 1/2 cup of tomato paste and 1 can of diced tomatoes (including juice).

Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic and 2 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture.

Add 1 can of corn and 3 cups of elbow macaroni (uncooked) to the skillet.

Pour in 4 cups of liquid (1 cup water + 3 cups beef broth) and stir to combine.

Add 1.5 cups of Prego sauce and 1 tbsp of sugar to the skillet, mixing everything together.

Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until the macaroni is cooked and flavors meld.

Check seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if necessary.

After 20 minutes, remove the lid and check the consistency of the goulash.

Add 8 oz of cheddar cheese on top of the goulash and cover again to let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes.

Serve the goulash hot, optionally with crusty bread.

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