How to Make Lunch Lady Texas Goulash - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to satisfying and comforting meals, nothing hits the spot quite like a hearty, flavorful goulash. And if you're looking for a tried and true recipe with a touch of nostalgia, then Lunch Lady Texas Goulash is the perfect choice. This classic American dish has been a favorite in school cafeterias and households alike for generations, and for good reason - it's simple, delicious, and oh-so satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook and stir ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour pinto beans into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Combine 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir into the beef mixture. Add pinto bean mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While goulash cooks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix cooked macaroni into the goulash, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 621mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 813mg