Spicy Goulash using Ground Beef

Step 1

To Dutch oven or heavy pot on medium heat, add onion, ground beef, paprika, and herbs.

Step 2

Cook, stirring and breaking up ground beef, for 10-15 minutes or until ground beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 3

Add salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Add undrained can of Rotel, tomato paste, macaroni (other other pasta), broth, paprika, and herbs. Stir and mash tomato paste to incorporate into mixture. (Note that I love to use my silicone spatula for this.)

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat. Then, turn heat down to low (about 2). Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.

Step 6

Uncover. Turn heat off. Add cheese and stir. Let sit until cheese is melted. Stir and serve.