Ingredients for 1950's Hamburger Goulash
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0 garlic clove
- 0 fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0 parsley
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
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How to Make 1950's Hamburger Goulash
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside.
- Cook 4 slices bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble; set aside. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the pan.
- Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped), and 1/2 medium onion (chopped) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add half of the tomato paste mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the cooked macaroni in the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle half of 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the macaroni.
- Top with the meat mixture.
- Cover with the remaining macaroni.
- Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the remaining tomato paste mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon (optional).
- If desired, top with a mixture of 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Cover the casserole tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
47 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
48g
Carbs
15g
