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Lunch Lady Texas Goulash

Lunch Lady Texas Goulash

Cost $10, save $12

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🥩 1 pound ground beef

  • Vegetables

    • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 🧅 1/4 cup chopped onion

  • Legumes

    • 1 1/2 cups canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • Condiments and Spices

    • 🍅 3/4 cup tomato paste
    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 🍬 2 teaspoons white sugar
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • ⚫ 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Liquids

    • 💧 2 cups water
    • 💧 2 tablespoons water

  • Grains

    • 🍝 1 (8 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni

STEPS

1

Cook and stir ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.

2

Pour pinto beans into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.

3

Combine 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir into the beef mixture. Add pinto bean mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

4

While goulash cooks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

5

Mix cooked macaroni into the goulash, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

376

Calories

  • 23
    Protein
  • 48
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For added flavor, try topping the goulash with shredded cheddar cheese.This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef if preferred to reduce fat content.