Spicy Ground Beef Goulash Recipe

Name: Spicy Ground Beef Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 - 1 cup water; 1/2 cup diced white onions or 1/2 cup yellow onion; 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel original tomatoes and green chilies (mild or hot if you prefer); 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 4 canned sweet red cherry peppers; 1 lb elbow macaroni (or other shape pasta); salt and pepper; your favorite corn chips

Servings: persons

1
in a large skillet or 2-3 quart pan, brown ground beef and drain grease; return to pan.
2
add water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper to taste and cook until onion is soft.
3
add rotel and corn, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes stirring often.
4
remove stems from cherry peppers and tear into small pieces, remove seeds if you want, add to meat mixture- you may also add 1-2 tablespoons of juice from the peppers.
5
continue to simmer covered while you prepare the noodles to slightly more firm than al dente.
6
add noodles to meat making sure there is just enough liquid in the pan to cover the noodles.
7
continue to simmer covered until liquid is absorbed.
8
serve over crushed corn chips and with a fresh salad.

368

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: 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 - 1 cup water, 1/2 cup diced white onions or 1/2 cup yellow onion, 2 tablespoons crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Spicy Ground Beef 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!

Spicy Ground Beef Goulash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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