This modernized goulash recipe, with ground chuck, bell peppers, spaghetti sauce, and cheddar cheese cooks all in one pot – even the pasta!
Skillet Goulash
Goulash is originally a Hungarian recipe, but has been Americanized and modernized in more recent years. It is a rustic stew or soup made with beef and vegetables and usually seasoned with paprika.
Quick and Easy Skillet Goulash
This modernized goulash recipe, with ground chuck, bell peppers, spaghetti sauce, and cheddar cheese cooks all in one pot - even the pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. ground chuck
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- 1 28 oz jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain, cover, and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the beef until fully cooked. Drain off the fat. Add the onion, green pepper and seasonings. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften veggies and allow flavors to blend.
Stir in the spaghetti sauce, cover and heat thoroughly. Reduce heat, carefully fold in the cooked macaroni and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serve immediately.
Miz Helen
Saturday 20th of April 2013
Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope to see you soon! Miz Helen