
Lunch Lady Texas Goulash
Cost $10, save $12
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 60 Min
- 6 Servings
- $10
Lunch Lady Texas Goulash
Cost $10, save $12
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 60 Min
- 6 Servings
- $10
INGREDIENTS
Protein
- 🥩 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 🧅 1/4 cup chopped onion
Legumes
- 1 1/2 cups canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Condiments and Spices
- 🍅 3/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 🍬 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ⚫ 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquids
- 💧 2 cups water
- 💧 2 tablespoons water
Grains
- 🍝 1 (8 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni
STEPS
Cook and stir ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour pinto beans into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
Combine 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir into the beef mixture. Add pinto bean mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
While goulash cooks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Mix cooked macaroni into the goulash, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
376
Calories
- 23Protein
- 48Carbs
- 11Fats
💡 For added flavor, try topping the goulash with shredded cheddar cheese.This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef if preferred to reduce fat content.