Old Fashioned Goulash

Who doesn't like a warm bowl of Old Fashioned Goulash? 

I'm really not looking for an answer to that, but really...what's not to like?

This fast and easy one-pot wonder of noodles nestled in a 

thick & meaty tomato sauce with little bits of tender onion is just a 

big bowl of awesomeness. If you had a mind to, adding some red 

or green bell pepper would be a great addition.

 I like mine straight up, but my family enjoys topping 

theirs with a handful of extra sharp cheddar cheese. 

Add a nice chunk of warm crusty bread, and you have a 

delicious meal your family will ask for again and again.

Other pasta dishes you may enjoy:

One Pot 3 Cheese & Chicken Pasta Bake  -   One Pot Stroganoff  -   Chicken, Turkey Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya

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OLD FASHIONED GOULASH

Serves 8

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck

2 onions, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

3 bay leaves

3 cups beef broth

28 oz crushed tomatoes

15 oz stewed tomatoes

15 oz petite diced tomatoes

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

1 tbsp dried oregano

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp black pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (if desired)

Seasoning salt (to taste)

3 cups elbow macaroni

Grated cheddar cheese for serving (if desired)

In a dutch oven or large skillet, brown beef with a pinch of salt and pepper until brown. Spoon off grease, if necessary. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes, or until onion starts to soften. Stir in garlic and bay leaves, cook a couple minutes more.

Add broth, cans of tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, Worcestershire, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and add seasoning salt if needed. Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20-25 minutes.

Add macaroni, stir well and replace lid. Simmer 7-9 minutes or until pasta is al dente.

Remove bay leaves and serve with grated cheese. 

Green Chile Burger with Cream Cheese Spread

This burger is packed full of flavor.

It's loaded with green chiles and spices. Then with jalapenos and the cream cheese 

mayo on top.....so easy and beyond delicious!!

I like to add the top bun with spread on it, to a "still hot" burger, so it gets all warm and gooey.

I can also say, it's just as good on a cold burger right out of the fridge.

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Green Chile Burger with Cream Cheese Spread

Spread
3 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp jalapeno juice (from jar of jalapenos)
Salt and pepper

Burger
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
4 oz green chiles, chopped
1 tbsp dried minced onion
1 tbsp Worcestershire
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Stir together ingredients for the spread; store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Mix together ingredients for the burger and form into patties. I just use my hands to combine.
Cook patties on a preheated grill or in a skillet heated over med. heat 6-8 minutes, turning once, for med. or until desired doneness.

Serve on a burger bun that has been drizzled with olive oil and toasted along with sliced jalapenos and plenty of spread.