A very easy one using tomato, beef and macaroni noodles in a zesty tomato sauce creates the perfect comfort food on a budget. Don’t forget your skillet!
Add more or less liquid to make it the perfect consistency.
serve it topped with a little bit of sour cream to make it perfect.
The great thing about this goulash/chop suey recipe is that it’s one of those dishes that tastes just as good the next day (or even better). It keeps well in the fridge for a few days but it also freezes perfectly for lunches or meals later in the week.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 chopped onions
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jar tomato based pasta sauce approx. 26 oz.
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups water
- 1 green bell pepper optional
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 cups macaroni noodles uncooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
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Cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
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Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, seasonings, bay leaves and green pepper. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
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Add in the in the macaroni and continue to simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender (about 20 minutes).
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Remove & discard bay leaves. Top with cheese and replace the lid. Let sit about 5 minutes or until melted.
