Christy’s Favorite Goulash
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Hey Everyone! Today I’m tickled to have a guest post from my little adoptive brother, Stacey Little (Oh, I just realized the play on words there! See? Clever, even when I’m not trying to be!) from SouthernBite.com. I asked Stacey to share his Goulash recipe with you because it is one of my personal favorite meals. I tried out his recipe about a year or so ago and have been completely hooked which is why it is named Christy’s Favorite Goulash 🙂
This Goulash is spot on perfect from start to finish. The flavors, the seasonings, and the ease have made it one of my personal favorite suppers. Y’all be sure and try it as soon as you can because I know you’re going to love it! While you’re at it, you can pick up a copy of Stacey’s cookbook by clicking here!
Gratefully,
Christy
Here’s a big hello and howdy to my Southern Plate family! It’s been quite a while since I’ve been over to visit with y’all. You know how you have those certain friends that you can go without seeing for months or even years and then pick up just like you had seen them yesterday? That’s how I feel about y’all. Anyway, I’m visiting today to share one of my most favorite recipes with y’all. It’s quick, it’s easy, and you probably have all the stuff for it in the pantry already. But that’s not why it’s my favorite. It’s my favorite because it’s my mama’s recipe. Now don’t get me wrong, this is lip-smacking delicious, but it holds such a special place in my heart — that’s why I love it so. One bite of this stuff and I can almost feel my short little legs swinging under the kitchen chair as a stuffed my mouth with this delicious goodness. I just love the way food can take us back like that. It’s like a familiar taste or smell can transport us back to any place and time.
This easy one-pot dinner is hearty, delicious, inexpensive, and you can feed a whole slew of folks with one big ol’ pot. Growing up that was important because we had to pinch pennies every way we could, but every night we sat down as a family to have dinner. There weren’t many fancy meals at that table, but it played host to some of the best food I’ve ever had. I have such fond memories of my family gathered around that kitchen table.
This recipe will have your family following their noses to the kitchen, I promise.
To make this dish, you’ll need: ground beef, an onion , garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, paprika, salt, pepper, whole kernel corn, macaroni, and some shredded cheddar cheese.
First, you’ll need to cook your ground beef over medium-high heat in a large dutch oven, until it is no longer pink. Then drain the grease away and return the pot to the heat.
Add the onions and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Cook 7 to 8 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Be cautious not to burn the garlic.
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with the juice, water, paprika, salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add the drained corn and macaroni and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the macaroni is cooked through.
Serve topped with some shredded cheddar cheese (optional).
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Ingredients
- 1 + 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 15 1/4 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- shredded cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven brown the ground beef over medium high heat until it is not longer pink. Drain the grease.
- Add the onions and garlic to the meat and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, water, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in uncooked macaroni and corn and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until the macaroni is done. Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Found this recipe on Stacy’s website and was reminded of the “Goulash” my Mom used to make for us. So I had to try it. Only thing different I did was used Tomatoes from the freezer I had put up earlier and a can of tomatoes with chili’s for little bit of kick. I have used Mild chunky salsa too in place of the chilis and tomatoes. Sometimes I put the corn in. Will grate carrot in with the onions, bell pepper (all colors) and garlic. My husband likes this even better than doing spaghetti and not as time consuming preparing. Love how you and Stacy share recipes.
good morning christy, how are you today? just wanted to say goulash was one of my favorite dishes to make when the kids were all home now it’s just the hubby and i. i haven’t made any in a long time but i just may have to try this one. thank you for posting it by the way i love your cookbook. God Bless you and your family.
I love goulash! Enjoying both of your cookbooks, too 🙂
Definitely on my list of recipes to try! Thanks so much! 🙂
My husband loves goulash & I can’t wait to try this recipe to surprise him with a new version!
I can’t wait to hear what he thinks Amy!
I love goulash. My mom used to make it all the time. I like to try new variations to the recipe and I can’t wait to make this recipe. Thanks!!
I hope you enjoy it!!
This is a family favorite recipe of ours when our kids were home. Would love to visit your hometown.
Keep entering and good luck!!