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This easy to make low carb Goulash recipe is the perfect weeknight meal for all of your little ghouls!
Hello and happy almost Halloween.
Halloween has always been a favorite of mine, ever since I was little. We were pretty broke while I was growing up, but my Mom always had fun creating costumes for me out of whatever we had on hand or Goodwill finds.
I think that is why I ended up being so creative with my kids. I loved making their costumes and coming up with crazy ways to decorate the house. Shoot I have even dressed my dogs up (yes...yes, I am one of those people).
I know I have told you that my Mom wasn't much of a cook (love you Mom) but my Grandmother prided herself in a lot of her traditional holiday meals.
Well, they were our traditional meals, meaning meals she always made for certain holidays. She always made a huge batch of oyster stew for New Year, and fresh bread at Easter with glazed ham, and this was one of my favorites that she made for Halloween.
I can remember when I got older I asked her why she called it "Ghoulash" and she said it was because it was frighteningly good! Gotta love Grandma!!
But she was right. This is the perfect comfort food. It warms you from the cold October nights (well they were cold in Nevada...and here in Washington too), but it is so good you want to eat bowl after bowl of it!
I tried to lighten it up just a bit by using ground turkey instead of beef, and just a dollop of low-fat sour cream on top instead of stirring in. You could do away with the sour cream altogether but it would be hard for me to have this meal without it.
So give this dish a try on Halloween night. Send your kiddos out trick or treating with a nice warm full tummy. That way they won't be tempted to eat the candy while they are out and there will be more for Mom and Dad to scavenge through hehehehe.
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Low Carb Goulash (American Chop Suey)
This easy to make low carb goulash (American Chop Suey) recipe is the perfect weeknight meal for all of your little ghouls!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cup beef bone broth (or more as needed) *SEE NOTES
- 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp marjoram
- 2 organic bay leaves
- 1/2 to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- pink salt
- cracked black pepper
- 8 ounces low carb elbow pasta
- 1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese shredded (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Saute the ground beef in a dutch oven, over medium-high heat, until no pink remains.
- Add the onions and garlic. Stirring occasionally, cook until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the bone broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, marjoram, crushed red pepper flake, and bay leaves to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well. Place a lid on the pot and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add the pasta. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove the lid and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up.
- Stir in the shredded cheese if using.
- Top with a dollop of sour cream, chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Notes
You can use water in place of the bone broth but it will not be as flavorful.
Do not use any low carb pasta made with lupini beans for this recipe as it gives off a bitter taste in the water as it cooks and will not work well with a one-pot recipe.
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Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 13gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1163IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 3mg
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Amy J
Oh boy...I see lots of pounds adding to my body now that I found your blog! YUM!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
LOL Amy I know the hazards of being a foodie!! But I do try to do some healthier alternatives to popular dishes. I am very glad you found me though!! 🙂
Elizabeth
Bookmarked! I am definitely going to make this for my kids this Halloween. My mother couldn't cook either, but I remember her making "Hungarian Goulash" when I was growing up (beef mince,an onion, elbow macaroni and a tin of tomato soup, that was it!) and I loved it. I'm throwing a family party this Halloween (it's not as big here in the UK, we're not likely to get any trick or treaters), but I want my kids to have a feast - this recipe will feature. "Ghoulash", I love it!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Oh I am so excited!! I really think you will like this. I forgot to add that we put crushed red pepper flake in ours because Kevin and I like some heat.My Grandmother never did that.
If you think your kids will like this make sure to check back on my blog on Sunday for my "Goblin Eggs" (think deviled eggs). I think they will think they are grossly cool 🙂
Baker Bettie
Hungarian Goulash was the ONLY thing my dad could or would cook. We would seriously have it at least once a week growing up when it was his turn to cook. What a great idea to have it for Halloween. I haven't had this in years. I need to make it for my hubby now that it's getting cold. YUMM!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Oh I agree, this is a great meal to cure what ails you. There are certain dishes I say are a "hug for your tummy" and this is one of them. I hope he is feeling better soon 🙂
Gregs Kitchen
Bobbi, this look so much like my moms. I have to make it this week. Thanks for sharing.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Really? I would love it! I hope you like it 🙂
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds
This looks super good! We're having super cold trick or treat tonight...and I'm making hot ham sandwiches and chicken and noodles. Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Mmmmm that sounds good!!! Have a great Halloween!!!
Elizabeth
I made it tonight for the family and they all loved it! I'm going to make this a regular dish in our household. Thanks for the fab recipe! x
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
That is so great!! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed it and thank you so much for letting me know. It is a great feeling when you all enjoy my dishes!! Happy Halloween 🙂