Traditional Goulash
Macaroni noodles, ground beef, and kidney beans simmered in a beef and tomato herb broth.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 413kcal
Cost: $5.40
Ingredients
- ½-1 lb ground beef use ½ to 1 pound
- 1 ⅔ cups uncooked elbow noodles
- 32 oz beef stock
- 15 oz can kidney beans drained, rinsed
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tbsp. sweet paprika avoid smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sugar (pinch)
- ½ teaspoon dried or fresh thyme and oregano each
- 3 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion peeled minced (optional)
- 1 tomato diced (optional)
Instructions
- On medium high heat brown 1 pound beef on medium high heat. (If you are adding diced onion and/or tomato, put them in with the beef now).
- Add (3 tbsp.) tomato paste, (1 tbsp.) paprika, (½ tsp. each) onion and garlic powders, sugar; Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes to toast spices.
- Add stock, stir to combine, then reduce heat to medium.
- Stir in dry pasta and drained, rinsed kidney beans.
- Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes until pasta is done; remove from heat.
- Salt and pepper to taste, and remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- Do not use smoked paprika
- Remember to remove bay leaves before serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1815IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg