This week as I was looking thru family pictures I came across more of the family reunion. So many fun pictures and such a great time! We flew up to Portland, OR and drove with my folks to Lincoln City. The Oregon Coast is breathtaking and we got some great pictures along way.
Mom & Dad on our way to Lincoln City
My folks are a blast to spend time with – they are fun people, they don’t take themselves too seriously and always take time to stop and smell the roses.
Mom, Dad & Dan whale watching.
This picture was taken at the visitors center in Lincoln City. We spent some time gazing out into the ocean whale watching and we seen several whales!
Whale Watching
And I even got a picture of one – super cool!
The weekend was a BLAST – One evening we went over to Uncle Bob & Aunt Barb’s house for goulash…so good and it was so memorable, it gave me a hankerin’ for goulash this week, so it’s time to pass on my goulash recipe to you!
Goulash
Full of rich tomato flavor with carrots and corn to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. I’m not sure if you’d call this a soup because you can almost eat it with a fork! (Though you’d really want a spoon so you don’t miss all of those delicious flavors in the broth.)
This ain’t hamburger helper goulash that’s for sure! It’s easy enough to make after work, and even better the next day. (When I sent this picture to my folks, my Dad said he could almost taste it up in Oregon!)
Goulash is one of those things that is comfort food at it’s finest! That and a big hunk of garlic bread and you’ve got a meal fit for a King!
Goulash
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb ground beef
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 yellow onion peeled & diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 cloves large garlic finely minced, or two small
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 10.5 oz can Beef Consume you'll find this in the soup section
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup elbow pasta dried
- Spices
- 2 leaves bay
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground beef - use a large thick bottom stock pot & brown the ground beef well, remove from the pan & pour off the excess grease.
- While the beef is browning chop the vegetables. if needed add a couple tablespoons of olive oil to the stock pot, then add the vegetable; chopped celery, carrot, onion & green pepper. Also add the Italian Seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper & red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables just begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute and then add the crushed tomatoes, beef consume, ketchup, bay leaves, Worcestershire Sauce and water. Stir really well. Increase the heat and bring this to a boil. After it comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low and cover, leaving the top slightly vented. Stir occasionally & cook for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes add one cup of elbow pasta and 1 cup frozen corn. Continue to cook for another 15 minutes or so until the pasta is cooked thru. Serve in large bowl with a crusty piece of bread to sop up all that delicious goodness!
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Lois says
This is so good. Love it.
Bowl Me Over says
Me too Mom – just an absolutely favorite!
Rodney says
We make something like that in Wisconsin, it’s a good meal before fishing and hunting
Bowl Me Over says
I bet so Rodney – good stick to your ribs kinda food!
Sue Abero says
Love the photos of Ken and Lois–the goulash looks yummy too.
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Sue! I have that pic of Mom & Dad hanging in my office, great pic!
Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun says
Goulash is some serious comfort food, your recipe looks amazing!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Jillian 😀
Janette@culinaryginger says
The Oregon coast really is pretty and your goulash looks so comforting.
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Janette – it was a stunning drive down the coast. So much fun!
Platter Talk says
This goulash is a fantastic bowl of savory goodness! Thanks for sharing.
Bowl Me Over says
So love goulash Dan – thanks so much for stopping by!
April J Harris says
What a wonderful, thick and delicious stew! Your Goulash is definitely comfort food! I love the spices you have used as well. Really enjoyed your photographs of your trip up the coast – how cool to see whales!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks April and yes seeing the whales was really incredible. Such amazing creatures it was the very best day!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
I just loved reading your story…it looks like everyone had such a wonderful time together! And for me, goulash also brings back happy memories of a time gone by…what a perfect comfort dish!
Bowl Me Over says
We did Linda, it was just a blast. Time spent with family is so precious. My folks live far away so I treasure the moments we have! Thanks for the kudos on goulash too. Have a great day!
Heidy@ The McCallums Shamrock Patch says
It’s been years since I have had a good goulash for dinner, our family used to make it all the time when I was a child…ahhh the memories 🙂 Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos, family, and recipe!
H