American Goulash

 

Hamburger macaroni, chili mac, or American goulash. 

Whatever you call it, I call it good ! 

Here is my recipe, written for the use of an Instant Pot cooker.

1 cup dry elbow pasta

1 lb. hamburger 90% lean

2 celery ribs

1 medium yellow onion

1/2 green pepper (sliced in strips) 

1 can chopped tomatoes (with basil, garlic, oregano)

2 cloves fresh garlic

1 can whole kernel corn

1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce

3 Tbs ketchup

3 Tbs BBQ sauce 

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 

Salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder as desired

Top with parmesan or shredded cheese 

Cook pasta in instant pot for 5 minutes, quick release and stir and drain, set aside.

Chop onion, celery, tomato, green pepper and garlic.

Heat instant pot on sauté setting, add a little oil.

Season meat with salt and pepper, brown until no pink. Drain any excess fat.

Add onion, celery, and green pepper. Cook and stir until onion is softened, add garlic, cook until fragrant.

Add corn, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and other seasonings, as desired.

Stir, cover and seal. 

Cook on manual setting for 5 minutes. (make sure valve is in sealed position)

Stir and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serve with parmesan or cheddar cheese on top if desired.