BEST GOULASH EVER!

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Provided by Katrina Roubedeaux

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

SAUCE
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped fine)
1/2 red bell pepper (chopped fine)
1 medium carrot (grated)
1 stalk(s) celery (chopped fine)
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 can(s) ro-tel (original 10 oz can) diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1/4 c wine (one you enjoy)
2 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz cans)
1 dash(es) salt and pepper to taste
MEAT
2 lb ground beef
PASTA
1 lb cooked macaroni noodles

Steps:

1. I used a mandolin (finest setting) to chop the onions, red bell pepper, carrots, and celery; however, you may use a food processor or cut them by hand if you choose. In a large sauce pan or Dutch oven, sauté, over medium heat, the onions in olive oil until soft and fragrant. Next, add the bell pepper, carrots, and celery. Sauté the veggies until they are softened. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, minced garlic, and Rot-tel. Allow the flavors to cook over a medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring constantly. Now add the tomato sauce and wine. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes (while the noodles and meat cook).
2. In a separate pan, brown ground beef until cooked through. Drain.
3. In a separate pot, cook the macaroni noodles according to the package (approximately 10 minutes). Drain.
4. Once the meat and noodles are cooked and drained, combine everything - mixing thoroughly. I like to serve this with a nice green salad and fresh dinner rolls! Yum!