EASY GOULASH SKILLET

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This hearty, healthy meal is quick to make with items on hand. Ground beef is cooked in a tomato sauce with kidney beans and vegetables, then mixed with macaroni. Any vegetable can be used for the corn and celery, depending on your preferences.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces whole wheat macaroni (or other small pasta like bowtie or rotini)
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cup frozen sweet corn
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package, reserving a little bit of pasta water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef and cook about 5 minutes, until meat is not quite cooked through.
  • Add onion and garlic, and saute about 2 minutes.
  • Add celery, corn and kidney beans, cook about 2 minutes, or until corn is thawed.
  • Stir in tomato paste, add diced tomatoes, italian seasoning and paprika.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 5-10 minutes to let flavors combine.
  • Stir cooked macaroni and reserved pasta water into beef and tomato mixture and serve.
  • Top with shredded cheese if desired.

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