Not your momma’s goulash: One price, two meals, endless flavor possibilities!

Ok, for most of the world, it’s that time of year again. The time we crave warm, savory, comfort foods. Fall is a wonderful season, especially for the food. But, all the pumpkin-flavored recipes and chili dishes are a little monotonous. For this reason, I am sharing a very easy, very versatile recipe that will have even your picky children asking for more.

Please keep in mind that this recipe does have endless possibility in way of flavor. Stick with the base, change the seasonings to create a Mexican, Mediterranean, pizza, or gumbo flavored dises! Add in different vegetables or meats to fit your own tastes!

As my dear friend Anne says:

“(the goulash) its so versatile and budget friendly”. And isn’t that what all busy moms need? An easy, versatile, and budget friendly recipe! Yes!

Anne adds in extra vegetables to make it healthier and stretch the meat, which is the most expensive part. Anne also created the second meal from this, stuffed bell peppers by combining the goulash, rice, and corn, then baking it in blanched bell peppers.

Ok, so enough back story, how about the recipe and some pics?!

Not your momma’s goulash:

IMPORTANT: SERVE WITH BROWN RICE! Not white rice. Brown rice has a different texture and is healthier than noodles or white rice.

Ingredients (which I bet you have on hand!) & Instructions:

1lb hamburger

1 small or medium onion

2-3 cloves garlic

1 big can or 2 small cans tomato sauce

1 can diced tomatoes (optional)

 1 ¼ cups water (do you want chunky or soupy? Soupy keep as is, more chunky change to 1cup)

1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce

¾ tsp oregano

½ tsp basil

1/8 tsp majoram

**********Note: You can substitute these spices with 2 tsp Italian seasoning

                 Also: this is where you can add in vegetables or different spices for different flavors. But try this one first!

Steps:

#1:  Start cooking your brown rice according to instructions. Chop onion and garlic, and cook WITH ground beef.

This gives the beef itself an amazing flavor. Always cook your beef with onion and garlic.

#2: Once beef is cooked, drain grease. Throw into a big cooking pot and add the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil and turn down heat to low simmer.

#3: Cover and let simmer 20-40 minutes.

#4: Serve over brown rice and ENJOY!

 

Ok, now what to do with the leftovers ('cause we made enough to end world hunger)? Mix any remaining rice with the goulash. Place it in the refrigerator. The next day, blanch some bell peppers by throwing them in boiling water for a minute or two. Fill with goulash mix and bake in the oven (@350) until heated through. Top with mozzarella cheese, bacon, or whatever else you want! Quick and easy!

 

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Yours truly,

Isabelle

Ha! Finally one post without snarky remarks concerning being a mom! I can do ANYTHING!