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grandma's "goulache"

(1 rating)
SkittlesofDoom avatar
Recipe by
K J
@SkittlesofDoom
A place in, WA

I got the basic recipe from my grandmother, I think every family has a similar recipe. She had to be creative when cooking for 5 kids and a hungry husband on a very limited budget. This is definitely a family favorite :)

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grandma's "goulache"

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    sweet onion, diced
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2-1 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1 lb
    large elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 2 (15oz) can
    tomato sauce
  • 15 oz
    tomato juice (like V8)
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika, or to preference
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    celery salt
  • 1/4 c
    fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • water, if needed, to cook noodles the all the way through

How To Make grandma's "goulache"

  • 1
    In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown meat and drain. Add onion and celery with a dash of salt and saute until onions are just softened (do not brown). Add the bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes, until they are just starting to soften and onions are translucent and starting to take on some color.
  • 2
    Add tomato sauce, tomato juice, seasonings, macaroni and water if using. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until noodles are fork tender and sauce has reduced.
  • 3
    If sauce is still liquidy, remove cover and allow to simmer an additional 5 minutes or so, stirring regularly.
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