Goulash

Sometimes in the summer time we can crave some comfort foods because we are just making quick meals or grilling and this is one of my favorites.  This is a recipe that my mom made on a regular basis and I still love it today. It is one of the best comfort foods of the past. You can make it a variety of ways so don’t worry about following the recipe just sub out what you don’t have in the cupboard for what you do. 

Cooking is not a science so don’t worry about measurements either.  Here is the recipe.

 

Goulash

I started the goulash with a pound of ground beef and fried it up with some peppers, onions and celery. You can add or omit any of the veggies above or use any type of meat you would like.

I added some frozen meatballs I had in the freezer too and cut them in half. When that was warm I added some spaghetti sauce, can or two of tomatoes. Now you can use whatever red sause or tomatoes. Tomatoe paste, puree or any other will work.   A can of spaghetti sauce works well because it has lots of seasoning in it already. You can add salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil or just some Italian seasoning to the goulash. You can add any other seasoning you like. Let it simmer for a bit so the flavors of the old fashion goulash can get happy together.

Boil some noodles for the goulash recipe. This choice is up to you so whatever you have you can use. I used egg noodles but the original goulash recipe my mom made called for plain macaroni.

When they are done add them to the sauce and toss. Heat up the goulash and it is ready to serve.  Add some cheese on top of the goulash when you dish it up. This is wonderful old fashioned goulash.

Enjoy
 

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