Mom's Goulash in the Microwave
Description
An excellent ground beef goulash in rich tomato sauce is prepared almost entirely in the microwave. A quick and easy meal that is on the table in record time.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 pound ground beef
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1 cup diced onion
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1 cup sliced celery
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef into a 2 quart or larger casserole dish. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook in the microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Stir once during cooking. Drain off the grease.
3
Stir the tomatoes, tomato sauce and sugar into the beef, and season with paprika, oregano, caraway seed, cayenne pepper and salt. Cover, and cook in the microwave on power level 8 for about 14 minutes, or until celery is tender and the flavors have blended.
4
Remove from the microwave, and mix in the cooked macaroni. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until heated through. Serve.