Description
A hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, macaroni, and a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz.) petite diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 T Italian Herb Blend
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 T soy sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Fiber Gourmet Light Elbows
- Sour cream or Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a large non-stick pan, heat the olive oil, add the ground beef, and cook until it’s well-browned, breaking apart with the turner as it cooks.
- Push the beef to the side of the pan, add the onions and cook until the onions start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook about 2 minutes more.
- Add the water, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes and juice, Italian Herb Blend, bay leaves, soy sauce, garlic powder, Montreal Steak Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the mixture together, then cover the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the macaroni, cover the pan again, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaves, and let the mixture sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream or some Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Hamburger Goulash will keep in the fridge for several days and also freezes well.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the Fiber Gourmet Light Elbows with your favorite pasta.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Tip: Add more vegetables to enhance the nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg