Chris’ Groovy Goulash

Recipe Facts
Prep Time: 5min
Cook Time: 30min
Active: 35min
Total: 35min
Yield: 4 Servings
Nutrition
615 Calories per Serving
Total Fat 25.8g
Sat. Fat 9g
Cholesterol 105mg
Sodium 1273mg
Carbohydrate 55g
Fiber 4.4g
Sugars 9.3g
Protein 40g
Special Equipment
3 or 4 qt. straight sided sauté pan; large mixing bowl
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. Peanut oil.
4oz. Yellow onion, chopped.
1 lb. Ground beef.
3 tsp. Garlic, minced fine.
2 tsp. Smoked paprika.
1 tsp. Italian seasoning, or equal parts dried oregano, basil, and majorum.
1 tsp. Kosher salt.
1/4 tsp. Fresh ground black pepper.
1 14oz. can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
1 8oz can of tomato sauce.
8 floz. Beef or Chicken broth.
8oz. Dry pasta, elbow macaroni or other small tube shape.
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese.
Make It
In a large sauté pan, over medium-high heat, combine the oil, beef and onions, stirring and breaking apart the beef until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Add garlic, spices, salt, and pepper and stir until fragrant, taking care not to burn, an additional 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce and broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add pasta and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 9 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with Parmesan and sour cream, if desired.