Minnesota "Goulash"

Name: Minnesota "Goulash"
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20); 2 yellow onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 cups water or 3 cups beef stock; 29 ounces tomato sauce or 29 ounces tomato soup; 29 ounces diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked

Submitted by Wendelina

"Don't confuse this with traditional Hungarian goulash. This isn't that. This is a macaroni hotdish (casserole) that is a staple in Minnesota homes, schools and potlucks. It's one of the ultimate comfort foods right up there with tater tot hotdish."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 cups water or 3 cups beef stock
29 ounces tomato sauce or 29 ounces tomato soup
29 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked

directions

Add the ground beef, onions, bell peppers and garlic to a large dutch oven on medium-high heat and cook it breaking it apart until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain most of the fat then add in the remaining ingredients except the macaroni, bring to a boil then reduce to a low heat and simmer with a cover on for 15 minutes.
Add in the macaroni, mix well then cover and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally before serving.