Paula Deen Goulash Recipe
Try this Paula Deen Goulash Recipe, also known as American Goulash. It is the best way to feed a hungry family on a budget.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of lean ground beef.
- 2 large yellow onions chopped.
- 3 cloves of fresh garlic minced.
- 3 cups of water.
- 2 cans 15 ounces each of tomato sauce.
- 2 cans 14.5 ounces each of diced tomatoes.
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning.
- 3 dried bay leaves.
- 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt.
- 2 cups of elbow macaroni uncooked.
Instructions
Brown the Beef
- Place the ground beef in your large pot over medium-high heat. Cook until it is no longer pink.
Sauté the Onions
- Add the chopped onions to the meat. Cook them for five minutes until they are soft and clear.
Add the Garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic. Cook for one minute until you smell the savory aroma.
Pour the Liquids
- Add the water, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir everything together well.
Season the Pot
- Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and bay leaves.
Simmer the Sauce
- Lower the heat and cover the pot. Let the sauce simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to blend flavors.
Add the Pasta
- Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes until the pasta is soft.
Rest and Serve
- Turn off the heat and remove the bay leaves. Let the goulash sit for ten minutes before scooping.
Notes
- Drain the fat. Make sure to pour off the extra grease after browning the beef for a cleaner taste.
- Don't overcook pasta. Check the noodles often so they stay firm and do not get too mushy.
- Use lean beef. Using 90% lean ground beef keeps the sauce from getting too oily.
- Add extra spice. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a nice Southern kick to the tomatoes.
- Let it rest. The goulash gets much thicker and better if you let it sit after cooking.
- Use fresh onions. The sweetness of sautéed onions is the secret to a great savory sauce.