Mexican Goulash Recipe

Name: Mexican Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Shell Pasta, Cooked; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 Jalapeno, Diced; 1 Onion, Diced; 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced; Salt And Pepper; 6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste; 6 ounces, weight Water; 15 ounces, weight Petite Diced Tomatoes, Drained; 15 ounces, weight Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese, Divided

Servings: persons

1 pound Shell Pasta, Cooked
1 pound Ground Beef
1 Jalapeno, Diced
1 Onion, Diced
1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
Salt And Pepper
6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste
6 ounces, weight Water
15 ounces, weight Petite Diced Tomatoes, Drained
15 ounces, weight Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese, Divided

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cook pasta.
3
While pasta is cooking, start browning ground beef.
4
When about halfway done, add jalapeno, onion and bell pepper.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook until beef is cooked through and veggies and tender.
7
Then add tomato paste and water and cook additional 5 minutes.
8
Add drained tomatoes and black beans.
9
In a large bowl, combine pasta, beef mixture and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese.
10
Pour into greased 13x9 dish.
11
Cover and cook 30 minutes.
12
Uncover and top with remaining cheese and cook additional 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Shell Pasta, Cooked, 1 pound Ground Beef, 1 Jalapeno, Diced, 1 Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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!

Mexican Goulash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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