This is my family’s favorite goulash recipe (from Paula Deen). We eat it especially in the winter, but its good anytime of the year. My mother used to make Goulash when I was a kid so this meal always brings back so many wonderful memories.

Goulash

recipe by Paula Deen (adapted ever so slightly)

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 tablespoon Seasoned Salt
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing. Spoon off any grease.

Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and allow the mixture to sit about 30 minutes more before serving.

Serve with garlic bread and a salad.

Enjoy!