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Slumgullion (also known as American Goulash, American Chop-Suey, or Beefaroni) is a classic -and incredibly cheap – comfort meal. But make no mistake, this slumgullion recipe is anything BUT cheap-tasting. Who knew basic ingredients like pasta, ground beef, onion, and tomato sauce could make such an easy, delicious dinner?
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1 What is Slumgullion?
2 What’s the Difference between American Goulash and Hungarian Goulash?
3 What You Need to Make Slumgullion
4 How to Make Slumgullion
5 Looking For More Comfort Food Recipes?
6 Slumgullion (American Goulash)
6.1 Ingredients 1x2x3x
6.2 Instructions
6.3 Nutrition
What is Slumgullion?
If you’ve heard of American Goulash, American Chop Suey, or Beefaroni – then you know what slumgullion is. The word slumgullion literally means “cheap meat stew”. The slumgullion recipe typically includes pasta (usually macaroni elbows), ground beef, and tomato-based sauce.
What’s the Difference between American Goulash and Hungarian Goulash?
This slumgullion recipe makes a delicious American Goulash. But before we start, keep in mind that American Goulash is NOT the same as the Hungarian Goulash you might find at restaurants.
In its most basic recipe, slumgullion is made out of beef, macaroni, and some sort of a red sauce. Hungarian Goulash, however, is the dish that features slow-simmered beef chunks in a paprika sauce.
But.. if you’re here for a classic American comfort food, you’re in the right place.
Let’s start!
What You Need to Make Slumgullion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2lbground beef
- 1lbpasta, cooked (I used penne, but you can use macaroni or any other types of pasta)
- 1onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1tspgarlic powder
- 2(14 oz)cans tomato sauce
- 1tbspbouillon, chicken or beef
- 1tsporegano
- 1tsp rosemary
- salt and pepper, as needed
- 1tbspred chili flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional, but highly recommended)
- 1/4 cup freshparsley, chopped (optional)
How to Make Slumgullion
- In a large non-stick pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add in onions and saute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Stir up the ground beef with your spatula to break it into chunks, and stir until meat is fully cooked.
- Mix in the tomato sauce and bouillon. Reduce the heat to low, and mix to combine. Allow the mixture to cook for 5-7 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Add in the cooked pasta and stir the mixture to combine.
- You can serve the slumgullion as is at this point, or you can mix in the cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle some chopped parsley and the slumgullion is ready to serve. ENJOY!
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Slumgullion (American Goulash)
DWELL by Michelle
Slumgullion (also known as American Goulash, American Chop-Suey, or Beefaroni) is a classic -and incredibly cheap – comfort meal. But make no mistake, this slumgullion recipe is anything BUT cheap-tasting. Who knew basic ingredients like pasta, ground beef, onion, and tomato sauce could make such an easy, delicious dinner?
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 457 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ pound ground beef
- 1 pound pasta , cooked (I used penne, but you can use macaroni or any other types of pasta)
- 1 onion , chopped
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 (14 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp bouillon , chicken or beef
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp rosemary
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes (optional)
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese , shredded (optional, but highly recommended)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley , chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large non-stick pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add in onions and saute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Stir up the ground beef with your spatula to break it into chunks, and stir until meat is fully cooked.
Mix in the tomato sauce and bouillon. Reduce the heat to low, and mix to combine. Allow the mixture to cook for 5-7 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Add in the cooked pasta and stir the mixture to combine.
You can serve the slumgullion as is at this point, or you can mix in the cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle some chopped parsley and the slumgullion is ready to serve. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal
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