Mom’s Goulash

mom’s goulash

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Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1/8 tsp. Thyme
  • 1/8 tsp. Curry
  • 1/4 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 to 1 1/2 Tbs. Chili powder
  • 2 Tbs. Brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cloves, whole stem
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 lb. Ground beef
  • 1 quart stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 quart water (more as needed)
  • 1 – 7oz package elbow macaroni

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown meat in a heavy skillet.

  2. 2

    Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, green pepper, and sauté until onions wilt, or appear translucent.

  3. 3

    Add all the other ingredients.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook about 20 minutes or until macaroni is soft.

  6. 6

    Stir several times to prevent sticking.

  7. 7

    Find clove stems and bay leaf, remove before eating.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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