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1950's Hamburger Goulash

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We grew up with this casserole that we called "goulash." It is an humble dish that is comforting with its blend of garlic, mushrooms, peppers, and bacon. The oregano gives it a special flavor that makes it different from other hamburger casseroles. The original version did not have a bread crumb topping, but it does jazz it up for company. If you are lucky enough to have some frozen cooked ground beef (OAMC) this recipe can be assembled much quicker.This doubles nicely.

by Roxygirl in Colorado·published 2005-01-24

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Servings

8 serving(s)

Total time

50 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

518 kcal

Ingredients (17)

serves

3/4 lb macaronimacaroni
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato pastetomato-paste
3 cups waterwater
1/4 teaspoon baking soda (You could use a pinch of sugar. I find the baking soda "quaint" as it show the age of the recipe!)
1/2 lb bacon, cut in small pieces (I use scissors to cut, You can use "ready cooked bacon" but it's better with a good maple cured baco)bacon
1 lb ground beefground-beef
1/2 lb sliced mushroomsmushroom
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepperbell-pepper
1/2 cup oniononion
1 teaspoon salt, to tastesalt
1/8 teaspoon dried oreganooregano
1 garlic clove, chopped fine (if you love garlic, you can use more)garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup dried parsleyparsley
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (preferably homemade- fresh or toasted)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheeseparmesan
1 teaspoon very finely chopped parsleyparsley
3/4 cup parmesan cheeseparmesan

Instructions (15 steps)

01Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender.
02Drain macaroni.
03Combine tomato paste, water and baking soda and set aside.
04Fry bacon in a medium fry pan until medium done.
05Add mushrooms, green pepper, onions, and cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
06Add ground beef,stirring constantly until beef is done.
07Add all seasonings (including parsley) and HALF of tomato paste mixture and simmer for 5 minutes for flavors to blend.
08Place half of the cooked macaroni in a greased 9x 13 casserole dish.
09Sprinkle HALF the parmesan cheese.
10Cover with ALL the meat mixture.
11Cover with remaining half of cooked macaroni.
12Sprinkle with remainging parmesan cheese.
13Finally, top with remaining tomato paste mixture.
14If desired, top with bread crumb mixture.
15Cover casserole tightly (SPRAY FOIL WITH PAM OR CASSEROLE TOP WILL STICK) and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

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