American Goulash, Aka Calico Casserole Recipe

Name: American Goulash, Aka Calico Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup frozen corn; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups macaroni
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
2
Brown ground beef with celery, onion, and pepper. Drain accumulated grease.
3
Add remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are cooked to your liking.
4
If serving this as American Goulash, stop here. You're done.
5
For Calico Casserole, turn into a 3-quart casserole, and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
6
Variation 1: Add 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in Step 3. You may also need to add another 1/4 cup of water.
7
Variation 2: Substitute 2 cups mixed vegetables for the corn and peas. Or substitute any other vegetables you have on hand.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups macaroni, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup celery, chopped, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, American Goulash, Aka Calico Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

American Goulash, Aka Calico Casserole

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