Cooking with Ruth

Lesson 46

Grandma’s Goulash

It’s packed with zesty flavor and the perfect way to feed a crowd on a budget! Serve it alongside some cornbread or homemade biscuits for sopping up the sauce in the bottom of the bowl!

 Prep Time: 30 minutes   Cook Time: 60 minutes   Servings: 8

Ingredients:  

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups marinara or tomato-based pasta sauce, approx. ½ of a 26 oz jar
• 1 ¾ cups beef broth or water or as needed
• 5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 green bell pepper diced, optional
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaves 2 if they are small(optional)
• salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 ¼ cups elbow macaroni noodles uncooked
• ½ cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese, shredded(optional)

Instructions: 

• In a large skillet with a lid or a Dutch oven, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
• Add water, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green peppers (if using), seasonings, & bay leaves. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
• Add in the elbow macaroni and continue to simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender (about 20 minutes).
• Remove & discard bay leaves. Top with cheese if used and replace the lid. Let rest for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Leftovers?

Keep leftover American goulash in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the stove before serving. Freeze chilled portions in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside for up to 4 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Everyone To Clean Up:

• Cleaning up stations. Wipe down all surfaces used tables, countertops, stove, microwave, refrigerator.
• Clean off all floors (sweep and mop) and vacuum surrounding areas.
• Unload (if there are any in the dishwasher) load dishwasher and wash containers and pots (hand washing dishes).
• Trash- take to the dumpster.
• Laundry (if there are some kitchen towels in the basket) and ect…

Thank you for coming and participating in the cooking class, with much love Mrs. Ruth ❤️… Have a wonderful day! 😊