Do you have to drain the fat from ground beef?

Most of the time I drain the fat from the ground beef. If you are using a 90/10 ground beef you don’t need to but in general it will make the dish healthier as well as less oily from the extra grease.

What type of pasta is best for goulash?

Macaroni noodles are the most commonly used but you have use any smaller shaped pasta like orzo or ditalini.

Where did goulash originate from?

Where did goulash originate from? Goulash originated in Hungary. However this version of goulash is American or also known as American Chop Suey. It came to American via immigrants because it was affordable and fed lots of people.

What food goes well with goulash?

I like to serve a loaf of bread or a simple green salad with goulash. Not much else is needed because you have protein, fat and carbs.

Classic Goulash Recipe

Name: Classic Goulash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground pork sausage; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 large can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces); 2 cans petite diced tomatoes (15 ounces each); 3 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked; 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (8 ounces); Additional salt and pepper to taste

Description

Goulash is a one pot recipe that is family friendly and great for a weeknight meal. It's made with sausage, pasta, tomatoes, and more!

Ingredients

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2 pounds ground pork sausage
1 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 large can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
2 cans petite diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked
2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (8 ounces)
Additional salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large skillet or pot with a lid, add the sausage and cook over medium to medium high heat until for a few minutes.
Add a the onion and cook with the sausage until the sausage and the onion are cooked through, an additional 5 minutes or so.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook just until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth and stir to combine.
Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and macaroni noodle and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gently boil over medium heat.
Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodle are cooked, about 20 minutes.
Remove the lid, remove from the heat, and stir in the cheese until melted.
Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
Serve right away with additional cheese on top if you'd like.
Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

You can add some more veggies to this dish if you'd like. You can add bell peppers, zucchini, or whatever else you'd like. I just add them when I add my onion to the pot.
You can switch out the cheese for whatever you like or have on hand.
You can use whatever ground sausage that you like or have on hand. It works great with Jimmy Dean's sausage, you can use sausage that comes in links and remove the casing (hot Italian sausage is great in it). I just think it's best with a sausage that is ground. You can also use ground beef or part ground beef and part sausage.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Category: main dish
Method: stove top
Cuisine: American

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