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Italian Goulash

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb of lean ground beef 94/6
  • 1 small sweet yellow onion diced
  • 3-4 baby bell peppers diced (I used red & orange)
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • 3 cups of Roasted Tomato Onion & Garlic Marinara
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni cooked per instructions
  • fresh basil chiffonade
  • Asiago grated

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a small Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms then cook for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef, bell pepper, and chopped garlic then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper; cook for 4-5 minutes making sure to crumble the ground beef as it cooks.
  3. Drain any excess grease from the pan then add the marinara sauce, and stir until mixed thoroughly. Simmer the sauce for 1-2 hours so flavors combine.
  4. Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot per instructions (make sure to season the water with salt) then drain completely. Combine the macaroni with the sauce, add the fresh basil, and mix well.
  5. Simmer for 15 minutes so the sauce has time to flavor the noodles. Top with Asiago cheese if desired and serve. Enjoy.