Classic American Beef Goulash

Goulash is a stew of beef and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. Serve with macaroni noodles and you've got a meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1-1/2 cups minced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

• Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat large stock pot over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onions and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles, stirring occasionally, or until onions are translucent.

2. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, soy sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in macaroni, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parmesan cheese, if desired.

• Test Kitchen Tips Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.