Friday, February 12, 2010

Bobby's Goulash

I really like watching Paula Deen & her boys. My mom gave me some of cookbooks that she never uses, and one of them is the Deen Brothers' book called Y'all Come Eat. I love it! There are so many recipes in it that I want to try! This one is goulash that Paula Deen makes for her son, Bobby, on his birthday. It was so yummy, and made a ton! We ate on it for 2 or 3 days. It is VERY filling. I could barely put down 1 bowl, and I was full! To me, it tastes like a tomato-y beef & mac.  Very good!

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 pounds ground beef - I used 73/27.
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt - I used kosher.
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

 DIRECTIONS
1. In a large Dutch oven (I don't have the pleasure of having a wonderful Dutch oven, so I used my big pot.), heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in the oil about 10 minutes, breaking meat up with a fork as it cooks. Add the onion, cook and stir for 5 minutes. (It doesn't say to in the recipe, but I drained out most of the grease. Mine ended up turning out thick, but I don't know if I would've liked all that extra grease in there.)
This is the beef before I added the onions.
This is the beef and onion mixture without all the extra grease.
2. Add the remaining ingredients except the macaroni.Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in the macaroni; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Let the goulash stand for 20 minutes before serving. Serves 8 to 10.
Ratings:
Me: I would give it about a 8-9. It was very filling and yummy! 
Hubby: He says a 10. He says it was very hearty & enjoyable. =) I love him!

ashley

1 comment:

  1. Looks delish! Would love to try this recipe... think I will!!! Great job!!! Love ya, Mom

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