Keto Goulash (American Chop Suey)
Try our Keto Goulash (American Chop Suey) recipe, inspired by Grandma's heartwarming comfort food. Savor tender ground beef, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic spices in a rich, low-carb sauce. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. Kids and grown-ups alike will adore this flavorful keto classic!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cup beef bone broth or more as needed
- 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 dried marjoram
- 2 organic bay leaves
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 1/2 tsp pink salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper or to taste
- 8 ounces low carb elbow pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream optional
Instructions
- Sauté 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.
- Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 13gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg
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