Melinda's Goulash Recipe

Name: Melinda's Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 medium green bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 medium onion (Diced); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 12 tomato sauce or ½ cup ketchup; 1 box of kraft deluxe mac and cheese (Elbow Mac Style)

Servings: persons

1
Add Canola Oil to large pan, Brown Hamburger meat and add salt and pepper (do not drain).
2
Add Peppers and Onion and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
3
Add Stewed and Diced tomatoes and Continue cooking on medium heat for 10 minutes.
4
Take a Potato Masher and Mash stewed tomatoes until roughly mashed (your discretion).
5
While everything is cooking, cook Macaroni until done, drain and add to hamburger tomato mixture.
6
Add Kraft deluxe cheese and Mix well.
7
Continue cooking for 5 minutes on medium heat, then add 1/2 Ketchup or tomato sauce, stir and immediately serve.
8
I eat mine with Buttered Bread.
9
Enjoy!

781

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 lb ground beef (80/20), 1 medium green bell pepper (thinly sliced), 1 medium onion (Diced), and more.

Yes, Melinda's Goulash 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Melinda's Goulash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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