My Kids Favorite Goulash Food

CHEF JOHN'S AMERICAN GOULASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
• Cook and stir until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Rinse out the jar with 1 cup water and pour into the pot. Add soy sauce, stir, and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer to let flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a simmer. Add macaroni; simmer, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
• Remove goulash from heat. Discard bay leaves; stir in parsley and Cheddar cheese. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.

MY KIDS FAVORITE GOULASH

Steps:

• Cook macaroni.
• Drain and add to beef that has been browned with onion.
• Sprinkle cheese from packet over all and stir.
• Add Rotel tomatoes and the amount of tomato juice you prefer, mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until heated.

MY FAVORITE GOULASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet combine hamburger, onion, salt, pepper and chili powder.
• Brown it until pink is gone.
• While the meat is browning, cook the pasta according to package directions.
• When the hamburger is done, drain any fat.
• Drain the pasta when done.
• In a large pan, combine hamburger, pasta and all remaining ingredients.
• Heat.
• Serve with garlic bread!

FAMILY GOULASH

Steps:

• Brown beef, onion, bouillon, salt and pepper in a large frying pan. Drain well.
• Add stewed tomatoes, soup, tomato paste and ketchup.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Add macaroni, stir and pour into a 2 quart casserole.
• Bake covered in 350* oven for 25-30 minutes.
• Uncover, place cheese on top and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
• TIP: I freeze the leftover soup and tomato paste in a ziplock bag for my next batch of goulash.