Bobby's Favorite Goulash - American Goulash

A Classic American Goulash with Beef, tomatoes, macaroni and spices simmered together all in one pot! Goulash is one of my favorite old fashioned meals. 

I've been looking for a good goulash recipe for quite awhile now. I've tried many recipes, but still hadn't found the perfect one. A couple weeks back, I was watching "Paula's Home Cooking" which aired her "Happy Birthday Bobby" episode where she was sharing all of her son's favorite dishes.   

Goulash is Bobby's favorite meals,! Here recipe was pretty simple and looked delicious, so I couldn't wait to try it. I followed the recipe and tossed everything in my new Paula Deen cookware of course LOL.

I have to say this was the best Goulash I had ever tasted! It was so good that my family cleaned out the whole pot (always a good sign). The goulash was perfect! Not thick, mushy or bland tasting. I did add one cup of frozen corn, but that's the only change I made. I think mixed veggies would also be a good addition.

If you're looking for a great goulash recipe, look no further. I wasn't too sure about adding the soy sauce, but it's really good and all the spices came together deliciously. I can't wait to try Bobby’s Caramel Cake next which Paula also baked on that episode. This recipe makes a quite a bit, so if you have a smaller family I suggest cutting this recipe in half. I have a family of 4 and a half recipe is perfect. Let's get started.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break up the meat as it's cooking; drain off any grease. Add the onions and garlic and saute until they're tender, about 5 -7 minutes. Add the water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, sugar, bay leaf and soy sauce, corn if using. Mix to combine all the ingredients. 

Place a lid on the pot and allow the mixture to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove lid and add the elbow macaroni. 

Stir well and return the lid to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir again and then turn off the heat, remove the bay leaf and allow the mixture to sit about 15 minutes more with the lid on before serving.

Serve with garlic bread and a garden salad. Enjoy! 

Yield: 4 - 6

Author: Tina Butler | Mommy's Kitchen

Bobby's Favorite Goulash - American Goulash

A Classic American Goulash with Beef, tomatoes, macaroni and spices simmered together all in one pot! Goulash is one of my favorite old fashioned meals.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinInactive time: 15 MinTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

Ingredients

• 1  pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1  1/2  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  1/2  cups water
• 1  15 ounce cans basil, garlic & oregano diced tomatoes (I prefer Red Gold)
• 1  15 ounce cans tomato sauce
• 1  tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2  tablespoon sugar
• onion powder, to taste
• garlic powder, to taste 
• 1/4  teaspoon season salt
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  1/4 cups elbow macaroni or whole grain pasta, uncooked
• 1  cup frozen corn, optional

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break up the meat as it cooks; drain off any grease. 
2. Add the onions and garlic and saute until they're tender and the onions are translucent, about 5 -7 minutes.
3. Add the water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, sugar, bay leaf and soy sauce, corn if using. Mix to combine all the ingredients.  
4. Place a lid on the pot and allow the mixture to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. 
5. Remove lid and add the elbow macaroni. Stir well and return the lid to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes. 
6. Stir again and then turn off the heat, remove the bay leaf and allow the mixture to sit about 15 minutes more with the lid on before serving. 
7. Mix to combine and serve. 

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