Howdy friends and family! This is a repost recipe from three years ago that never got much attention from my readers, minus the intro paragraphs. Unfortunately, we had a series of three medical events in the house recently that has prevented me from creating a new recipe for you this week. (One event was an excruciating back spasm that lasted an hour and a half before I felt I wasn’t going to die. After multiple trips to both my doctor and chiro, I now have the pain under control.)
The other event was too low of blood pressure, and I thought I would pass out so had to have my high blood pressure meds adjusted. The third event involved my daughter but she’s healing up nicely since an outpatient procedure. However, on the first day I felt well enough to cook, I dragged out my old stand-by recipe for this dish of Cheesy Baked Goulash. My daughter requests this often, and for my new readers, I am glad to share it with you. I am also fortunate to have a hubby that cooks and for takeout pizza, ha! Happy Spring!
Cheesy Baked Goulash
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup chopped onion
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup dry elbow macaroni pasta
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce (or 2 8-0unce cans)
1 jar homemade canned tomatoes diced, or 1 can low-sodium diced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the burger and chopped onions, then grind a bunch of black pepper over it. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent. In the last minute or so, add the minced garlic. Drain any grease, if needed.
When the water is boiling for the pasta, add the macaroni and cook until just before al dente, then drain and set aside. It will cook more in the oven. Meanwhile, add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and herbs to the ground beef and stir to incorporate.
Or you can be like me and forget the parsley until later. Next add the cheddar cheese (or perhaps parsley if you forgot) and mix until cheese is melted. Stir in the cooked macaroni until combined.
Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish sprayed with oil. Top with the Mozzarella cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
Let rest about 5 minutes, then serve with buttered bread, and a salad if you want.
Oh gosh, Kathryn — what a week you’ve had! I’m very glad your back is better. (I’m way too familiar with back pain, so I feel for you.) And that your daughter is okay.
You’ve done it again with this goulash — taking an oldie and turning it into a modern goody!
Take it easy on yourself. Allow time to finish healing. Mega hugs.
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Thank you sweetheart, I do appreciate your sentiments. It’s been a trying week for me, to say the least. Hugs back! xoxo
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NOT fair, KR!!!! When I am well, I think I could do a number on this dish!
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And I hope you recover to the utmost soon Bonita! You are never far from my thoughts sweet lady. XOXO
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I am so sorry Kathryn, take good care of yourself . I hope you feel better soon.
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Thank you so much Gerlinde, I do appreciate your kind thoughts! xoxo
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❤️ I grew up on this stuff! I can still imagine how it smelled and tasted. Loved those little elbow macaroni’s as a kid! 😊
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Me too Kat!
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🙂
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Actually, I just remembered that my mom called it Slumgullion! Loved it! 🙂
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Slumgullion, what a word!! 😀
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It’s a thing! 🙂 http://www.cooks.com/recipe/gq3rk4r0/moms-slumgullion.html
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Wow, amazing! My mom used to make this all the time, I guess the recipe goes way back, huh?
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Yep! Wayyyyy back! Haha!
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KR, I am so sorry to hear about the three medical events! I am glad your spasm issue got sorted out and your blood pressure! That is no fun and the spasm issue is awful and painful! I am glad your daughter is doing well! Please take care dear! Lovely recipe as always! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Thank you so much dearest Lynn! It was a heck of a week but I weathered through it somehow. xoxo
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Wow it sure was! Hope it is all good now! xoxo
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Wow what a delicious mela
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Thank you Lina!
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My dear KR- as I knew of these events-reading them does impact your Ole Florida Buddy!!! You know how I feel about YA!!! ALL!!! This classic dish is a favorite with my gang too. Nice repost and if I were closer I’d be pampering you with special foods…Luv YA xoxoxo CCC
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Awww thank you so much Cheryl. xoxo
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xoxoxo CCC
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a great classic comfort dish – and wishing you comfort and healing KR!
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Thank you Jodi… ❤
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I am so sorry to hear about your week but glad to hear you are slowly on the mend. Take care and be sure to rest. This goulash seems to be the perfect comfort food!
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Yes, it certainly is, thank you!
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Hearty and comforting! Hope you feel 100% soon!
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Thank you Mimi!
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Hope you have a better week. This is a great one to have as a stand by!
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Yes it is my go-to recipe for quick, easy and comforting. Thank you Bernadette. 🙂
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Real comfort food! Nice images.
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Yes, it certainly is, and thank you!
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What an amazing idea! I totally like this recipe, would try it immediately. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much Cecilia, I’m glad you stopped by to say so. 🙂
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Nothing like a hearty casserole!
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Yep, nice and comforting! Thank you!
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I hope you and your daughter are feeling better. Get the meds fixed and get back to living. Yikes!
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We are both getting better now, thank you so much!
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I’m glad your health concerns are behind you and you enjoyed some good comfort food. This kind of recipe is always well-received and I am sure made you feel better 🙂
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Thank you so much juju, it did. 🙂
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Oh I love goulash. Have an old Paula Deen recipe that I have not made in years. Now I must make yours!
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I am sure you will find the perfect wine pairing for it too! Thank you!
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Wow, you certainly have reason not to be cooking. Your goulash recipe sounds very comforting…just what you need right now.
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Thank you so much Karen, and I am happy I have some leftovers for tonight.
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The leftovers can be better than the first night. Take care my friend.
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This looks really sinful but yummy!! 🙂
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It’s comfort food all the way, thank you!
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Oh Kathryn! So sorry to hear about this! That must have really been awful! I hope you and your daughter are much better now. Take care dear!
This recipe sounds delicious , looks great!
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Thank you so much Freda, that means a lot to me. We are healing up just fine now. xoxo
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Glad to know! Have a nice evening 🙂
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Shame Kathryn, my mom always said things happened in ‘three’s’ Lets hope it is all over now and both you are your daughter are back and recovering nicely!
Your cheesy baked goulash sounds like a beautiful comfort food and something so similar to what my mom used to do, which we all loved. Thanks for bringing back beautiful memories for me and hope you and your daughter feel much better now. 🙂
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Thank you so much Lynne, we are both doing much better now!
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Good to hear you’ve got the pain under control and the meds adjusted. This looks like just the right kind of comfort food. Take care, Kathryn!
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Thank you so much Stefan, I appreciate it. 🙂
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I hope your daughter is alright and that you are feeling better now. OMG, your back your blood pressure and your daughter. This casserole is total comfort food, love it. Hugs!!
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Thank you so much Suzanne, this really hit the spot! And yes, the both of us are doing much better now. I had physical therapy for my back today and it’s made a world of difference already.
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one of my favorites…and everyone’s has there own signature add to it….thanks fro the great recipe…hope your feeling better….kat
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Thanks so much Kat! xoxoxo
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OMG I hope you and your daughter feel better soon! Hopefully your delicious recipe is comforting you both.
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Thank you so very much Fallon, we are both doing much better now. 🙂
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I’ve prepared a dish similar to this and sen many recipes on the internet. As far as I’m concerned, no matter how it’s made, if it results in meaty-cheesy-mac goodness on my plate, I’m all for it. I would inhale this, no doubt about it, so, please let it cool a bit before serving me. 🙂
So sorry to hear of your back problems. Having been there myself, I’m all too familiar with that searing pain. I hope you’ve gotten some relief and, better still, there’s something that can be done to prevent a recurrence.
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Thank you so much John. I have now had ultrasound therapy, massage therapy, and a couple of chiro adjustments since then. I have some stretching/strengthening exercises to get my back muscles stronger.
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I hope that both you and your daughter are feeling better very soon. The Goulash looks delicious. This post brings back warm memories of a similar dish that my mother used to make. .
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Thank you so much Sheryl, it seems a lot of readers had mothers who made something similar. I appreciate you stopping by to comment!
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Mmmm! Everything good from the pantry! Looks wonderful!
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Thank you Lana! xo
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Yummy!! Looks great!
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Thank you so much Kristy!
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Omg so cheesy and delicious!! 🙂
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Yes! Thank you!
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