American Goulash (Low Sodium)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, no salt added
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add the elbow macaroni, dried oregano, and paprika to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked to your desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remember, the recipe is low sodium, so you may not need to add any additional salt.
7. Once the macaroni is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat.
8. Serve the low sodium American goulash hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips and Variations:

• Feel free to add extra vegetables to the goulash, such as diced bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini, to increase the nutritional value and add more texture.
• You can customize the spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
• If you prefer a richer flavor, you can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or ground chicken.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.