Goulash

Goulash

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 whole yellow onion — medium dice
• 2 cloves garlic cloves — smashed & minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can diced tomatoes — 16 oz, undrained
• 1 can pinto beans — 16 oz, drained
• 3 whole green chiles — seeded, medium dice
• 1 can green enchilada sauce — 10–12 oz
• 1 teaspoon chili powder — ground
• to taste salt (optional) — to taste
• to taste black pepper (optional) — to taste

Garnish

• cheddar cheese — shredded
• scallions — thinly sliced
• sour cream

1. Cook the Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent around the edges. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
2. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until browned, no pink remains, and the meat reaches 160°F. Carefully drain or spoon off the excess grease.1 pound ground beef
3. Build the Goulash: Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, drained pinto beans, green chiles, green enchilada sauce, and chili powder. Season lightly with salt and black pepper and stir until evenly combined, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can pinto beans, 3 green chiles, 1 can green enchilada sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt, black pepper
4. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the liquid has reduced slightly and the sauce coats the beef and beans but remains spoonable.
5. Rest and Adjust the Seasoning: Remove the skillet from the heat and let the goulash stand for 5 minutes. Stir, taste, and adjust the salt and black pepper before serving. The sauce should be thick but not dry.
6. Serve: Serve hot on its own or spooned over mashed potatoes or rice. Top individual servings with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, or sour cream, if desired.cheddar cheese, scallions, sour cream