Kicked-Up Goulash

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This is no elementary school goulash, although it's as easy and a teen-pleaser. I created this recipe with what I had on hand, but the pearl onions and corn kick it up. It's hard to stop eating.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups elbow macaroni

  • ¾ pound ground beef

  • 1 cup frozen pearl onions

  • 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, or more to taste

  • 1 (26 ounce) jar chunky spaghetti sauce (such as Del Monte®)

  • salt to taste

  • cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Return drained macaroni to the pot.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until partially browned, 3 to 5 minutes; add pearl onions, corn, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook and stir until the beef is no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Place a cover on the skillet and cook until the onions are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard excess fat. Add beef mixture to macaroni.

  3. Pour spaghetti sauce over the beef and pasta; stir to coat. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.

  4. Season pasta mixture with salt and more Italian seasoning, as needed; top with Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

660 Calories
20g Fat
88g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 660
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 982mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 88g 32%
Dietary Fiber 9g 34%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 885mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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