country goulash

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons paprika, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water, or as desired
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• season beef with paprika, black pepper, and seasoned salt. stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into the beef mixture until smooth. pour water over the beef; add macaroni and stir.
• bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture, adding water as needed to maintain your desired consistency, until the macaroni is tender yet firm to the bit, about 20 minutes. adjust seasoning before serving.