AMERICAN GOULASH, AKA CALICO CASSEROLE

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American goulash is usually referred to in the midwestern and southern United States as simply "goulash". In the Inland Northwest around Spokane, it is a common school and home dish simply called "macaroni hamburger and tomato". It has also been called American Chop Suey. Whatever you call it, it is a tasty and inexpensive one-dish meal that lends itself to variations.

Provided by LindaS

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups macaroni
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • Brown ground beef with celery, onion, and pepper. Drain accumulated grease.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are cooked to your liking.
  • If serving this as American Goulash, stop here. You're done.
  • For Calico Casserole, turn into a 3-quart casserole, and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
  • Variation 1: Add 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in Step 3. You may also need to add another 1/4 cup of water.
  • Variation 2: Substitute 2 cups mixed vegetables for the corn and peas. Or substitute any other vegetables you have on hand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.9, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 678, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 23.4

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