Newfie Goulash

Description

This is an old recipe, made by my grandmother who lived on an island in the North Atlantic, long before ‘goulash’ was made with ground beef. It was our typical meal when Mom was rushed to put something hot and tasty on the table. My family and friends use it lots, and I add the grated Parmesan on top to give it a gourmet touch. Nice with a green salad.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling
  2. stir in the macaroni
  3. and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered
  4. stirring occasionally
  5. until the pasta has cooked through
  6. but is still firm to the bite
  7. about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  8. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
  9. and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is soft
  10. about 5 minutes; stir in the green pepper
  11. and cook until tender
  12. about 8 more minutes. Mash the corned beef into the pot
  13. and simmer until hot. Mix in the tomato soup
  14. ketchup
  15. cooked macaroni
  16. salt and black pepper; stir to combine
  17. and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top
  18. and serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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