queenofthenerdsFeb 5

What’s your go‑to “I don’t want to cook but I have to” meal?

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Lemmy

Show threadStrawberryPigtails

I have a simple goulash that has been a goto for a bit.

  • Toss 1 pound of ground meat ( any kind) and 1/2 pound of any veggies (usually chopped bell peppers and onions for us) you want into a 12 inch skillet and cook until the meat is just about but not quite browned.
  • Add a medium sized jar (28ish oz) of red pasta sauce and about 80% of the same jar filled with water to the pan and mix thoroughly.
  • Add roughly half a pound of pasta, any kind.
  • heat to boil, reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Cook until pasta is done, roughly 11 to 20 minutes depending on the pasta.
  • Add shredded cheese to taste and stir until melted in.
  • Serve.

    • Feeds 2 - 3 people depending on how hungry they are. Might consider adding a heavy side dish if I need to feed more people, but a 12 inch is the largest cast iron I have. Takes about 20 to 40 minutes including waiting for the skillet to heat up.

    Too large a recipe for a 10 inch. It will fit but, likes to slosh over the sides.

    Originally, I made this with ground beef, but nowadays ground pork is far cheaper. Costs roughly $3 per serving.

    Feb 5 at 5:49amWeb
    Show threadMelobolFeb 5
    As long as you know you are making american goulash :D
    Btw originally goulash (gulyás) means cowboy.
    Show threadStrawberryPigtailsFeb 5
    Fair enough. My wife calls it the “Half Assed Red Pasta”. 😀