{"id":6766,"date":"2021-06-04T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodomokids.us\/?p=6766"},"modified":"2021-06-03T04:18:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T04:18:58","slug":"grandmas-american-goulash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodomokids.us\/?p=6766","title":{"rendered":"Grandma’s (American) Goulash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now, don’t let the title fool you… Grandma definitely made traditional Hungarian goulash (complete with smoky Hungarian paprika), but this American adaptation was a favorite of mine as a child. Many might not realize that the dish was brought over to America by way of Hungarian immigrants, where it morphed from a stew into a one-pot noodle dish made with readily available ingredients. There’s lots of room for adding your own spices or vegetarian options, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INGREDIENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 – 16 oz. pkg of macaroni (or favorite pasta shape!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 lbs. (32 oz.) ground beef\/hamburger (or meatless veggie crumbles)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 yellow or white onion (chopped)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 – 15 oz. cans of canned tomatoes (whole or diced)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 cups water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tsp. salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 tsp. pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPTIONAL flavors to add (to taste): soy sauce, paprika, Italian seasonings, garlic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INSTRUCTIONS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Brown the meat (or meat substitute!) in a large pot. Drain off excess grease, leaving 2-3 Tbsp in the pot.<\/li>
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot, and continue to cook for 5 minutes (or until onions become slightly translucent).<\/li>
  3. Add pasta, tomatoes, water, salt and pepper, and any other spices or flavorings that you might like to add!<\/li>
  4. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and water has mostly been absorbed.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    PRO TIP: Try adding your favorite shredded cheese on top just before serving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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