Mommas Italian Goulash Recipes

Steps:

• Cook and stir the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink and has started to brown, about 10 minutes. Skim off excess fat, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir the meat mixture until the onions are translucent, about 10 more minutes.
• Stir water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt into the meat mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir macaroni into the mixture, cover, and simmer over low heat until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.

Steps:

• 1. In a dutch oven, add some oil and brown the peppers and onions until tender. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Crumble the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain and return to pot. Stir in the tomatoes, sauce, seasonings, broth & Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer & stir in the macaroni and cover pot. Continue simmering for about 30 minutes.
• 2. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 - 20 minutes. Add more seasoning if necessary. If becomes too thick, add more sauce or tomato juice. Serve with cheese and garlic bread. ***This recipe can easily be halved.

Steps:

• Prepare meat, if using, drain well.
• While cooking the meat, boil the Klusky noodles per package instructions, drain.
• Sauce:Combine the tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes in a blender and mix until as smooth as you like. Add the sugar to taste and blend until well mixed.
• In a large serving bowl, combine noodles, sauce, meat, and mushrooms (if using). Stir well.
• Hock Family Suggestion:Serve with garlic bread, a salad, and greenbeans. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef into a 2 quart or larger casserole dish. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook in the microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Stir once during cooking. Drain off the grease.
• Stir the tomatoes, tomato sauce and sugar into the beef, and season with paprika, oregano, caraway seed, cayenne pepper and salt. Cover, and cook in the microwave on power level 8 for about 14 minutes, or until celery is tender and the flavors have blended.
• Remove from the microwave, and mix in the cooked macaroni. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until heated through. Serve.

Steps:

• Season beef with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Brown seasoned beef and onion in oil until all sides are brown. Cover with water and simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until tender. Add water whenever level goes below the ingredients.
• An hour before serving, add potatoes and chili.