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Old Fashioned Goulash

Goulash is the perfect comfort meal! Each ingredient complements the other perfectly for a unique array of flavors to satisfy any guest.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped (white or yellow onion)
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes not drained
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare macaroni as directed on the label. (Watch your timer, do not overcook, usually 7 minutes, and drain.)
  • Heat a large frypan on medium, add olive oil and ground beef, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks, 2-3 minutes (some pieces should still be pink.)   drain off the grease.
  • Add chopped onions, green pepper, and garlic to the meat, stirring every few minutes.  Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add cooked and drained pasta and gently toss.
  • Cover and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
  • Ladle into warm bowls, and enjoy.