Minnesota "Goulash"

Submitted by Wendelina

"Don't confuse this with traditional Hungarian goulash. This isn't that. This is a macaroni hotdish (casserole) that is a staple in Minnesota homes, schools and potlucks. It's one of the ultimate comfort foods right up there with tater tot hotdish."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 cups water or 3 cups beef stock
• 29 ounces tomato sauce or 29 ounces tomato soup
• 29 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked

directions

1. Add the ground beef, onions, bell peppers and garlic to a large dutch oven on medium-high heat and cook it breaking it apart until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Drain most of the fat then add in the remaining ingredients except the macaroni, bring to a boil then reduce to a low heat and simmer with a cover on for 15 minutes.
3. Add in the macaroni, mix well then cover and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally before serving.