Bobby's Goulash

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, sponsored by Visa 2009

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Decades

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (196)

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Cook Time:
1 hr 35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings, unless Bobby's eating - then it serves about 3

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing. Spoon off any grease. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and allow the mixture to sit about 30 minutes more before serving.

Serve with garlic bread and a salad.

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt
1/4 cup pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months. Use as a seasoning on meat and when cooking vegetables.

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Heather Orange Park, FL 02-03-2010
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LOVED IT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy and delicious. My husband and I really loved it and will try to make a lower fat version with turkey. WTG... Mrs. Paula for another fabulous meal!!Read more
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Crystal Tulsa, OK 02-02-2010
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Nice tasting & Simple to make
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I did make a couple substitutions and it needed the seasonings adjusted for it to fit our tastes. To start, I cut the... macaroni and beef amounts in half because 2 pounds of meat and 2 cups of pasta would have given us leftovers for 2 weeks! Then, I substituted tomato paste & water for the tomato content as that?s what I had in my pantry. I cooked the macaroni separately in the 3 cups of water until it was just shy of al dente, and drained it before adding it to the mixture. I reduced the cooking time of the dish quite a bit since my macaroni was already cooked. I used the really small elbow macaroni and it held up great, didn't get too soft or mushy. For the seasonings ? I used about half the Italian seasoning and soy sauce, just one bay leaf and left out the seasoned salt all together. I don?t keep her house seasoning stocked; I just add equal parts of pepper and garlic powder and a little extra salt into the dish when I make one of her recipes that call for it, I used less than what this recipe called for. I topped each serving with a little sour cream and it made a great dinner. It?s not fancy or elegant, and the flavors are pretty simple but it?s easy to make and tasty. Read more
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EVE MEDFORD, OR 02-01-2010
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Just like I had as a Kid
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for the first time for my family. My 14 yr old words were "holy cow pie this is good!" We are a family of 7 and... after EVERYONE had seconds there were still left overs. I had read the reviews before making this and looked at the recipe, the salt content was alittle much. So I used 1tsp total. I added corn for color and used ex lrg elbow mac noodles. My husband requested I make this atleast once a week. This is a great dish, just like mom made as a kid. Oh and mom made leftovers into chili mac. Just add chili seasoning,beans, and top with salsa,cheese,and sour cream..Way Yummy!Read more
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Ms Ft Lauderdale, FL 01-29-2010
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Smiles On a Cold Winter Night
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OMG! So simple yet so delish. Used ground chicken and added mushrooms and chopped green pepper. Topped with ff sour cream... and chopped green onion tops as pictured. Didn't have Italian seasoning so used herbes de provence - yummy results. So creamy, so homey, so often we'll have it. Thanks again, Paula - never a disappointment. p.s. for those with the salt problem: Basic Cooking 101 - taste as you add any seasoning - everyone's pallet is different.Read more
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Heather Glenwood Springs, CO 01-28-2010
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Hit the Spot!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My three teenagers loved this recipe after a long day on the ski slopes. With patience during the simmering process, it gets... very rich and thick. The house seasoning is so easy if you have ready (I have Paula's mix always on hand by the stove.) Perfect dish for a snowy night in Colorado! Read more
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Cathy Plano, TX 01-27-2010
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Yummmmeeee!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was delicious. I didn't make as much as it called for so I adjusted some of the ingredients accordingly. I also... added some cheese in mine. I put some shredded cheddar cheese in it while it was cooking and then added some on top once it was served. Really easy and really good. Thanks Bobby and Paula!Read more