Hearty Venison Goulash
A comforting and hearty goulash perfect for family gatherings!
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 unit yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 unit green bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- 30 ounces stewed tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the ground beef, yellow onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium to high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned and crumbled. Be sure to drain any excess grease and moisture from the mixture.
- Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cover and let it simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni and continue to simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure to stir frequently and check the macaroni for tenderness.
- Once the macaroni is tender, stir in the medium cheddar cheese. Allow the goulash to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a little extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat. You can also mix in some frozen vegetables like peas or corn for added nutrition.