American Goulash, Aka Calico Casserole

Submitted by BriarCraft

"American goulash is usually referred to in the midwestern and southern United States as simply "goulash". In the Inland Northwest around Spokane, it is a common school and home dish simply called "macaroni hamburger and tomato". It has also been called American Chop Suey. Whatever you call it, it is a tasty and inexpensive one-dish meal that lends itself to variations."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

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

directions

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.