Lunch: Goulash

Goulash is an American classic shares a name and some traits with the Hungarian meat stew but is its own thing – mixing hamburger, tomatoes and macaroni into a savory stew.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Goulash

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs ground beef, (lean)
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons Paula Deen Hot Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups elbow macaroni
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
parsely, to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the beef, and brown for 10 minutes, breaking up with the back of your wooden spoon as you stir. Add the onion and continue to cook, while stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add all the remaining ingredients, except the macaroni, and cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in the macaroni, cover with the lid, and simmer for another 30 minutes.
Let mixture stand for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with garlic bread and garnish with fresh parsley.