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Spicy Goulash Or Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Craving a quick, flavorful, and customizable meal? This spicy goulash or spaghetti sauce recipe is your answer! Easily adaptable to your spice preference, it's ready in under an hour. Perfect served over pasta or fluffy rice, transforming into a hearty goulash with minimal extra effort. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 163.2 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
Spicy Goulash Or Spaghetti Sauce

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Ingredients for Spicy Goulash Or Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Spicy Goulash Or Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage), 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 bell pepper (chopped), and 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced). Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and vegetables are softened. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. **For Spaghetti Sauce:** Serve over your favorite pasta.
  4. **For Goulash:** Add 4 cups of water to the sauce. Bring to a boil, then stir in 1 cup of long-grain rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream (optional) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

1g

Carbs

6g

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