Easy Skinny Southwestern Goulash
Enjoy this Easy Skinny Southwestern Goulash—a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni whole wheat or gluten-free
- 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- ⅔ cup frozen corn or 1 cup
- 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 can 4 ounces chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat for 6 minutes or until the beef is browned. Drain any fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, green chiles, cumin, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Heat through.
- Stir in the cilantro and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions and Variations :
- I increased the corn from ⅔ to 1 cup and the cumin from ½ to 1 teaspoon, which was just right for us.
- I used extra-lean ground beef, but ground turkey, chicken or pork would also work. As would chopped mushrooms or soy crumbles for a vegetarian version.
- Spicier? Increase cumin, add taco seasoning, fajita seasoning, chili powder or ground red pepper (cayenne).
- More flavor? Stir in a splash or two or Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or tomato paste.
- Heartier? For more heartiness you could add a can of drained and rinsed black beans.
- Not a fan of cilantro? Substitute chopped fresh green onions.
- Cheesy? Stir in or top with a cup of shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese (Reduced fat if calories/WW Points are a concern)
- Creamier? Top with a dollop of low fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
- Substitute whole-wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta if you prefer.
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