Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHERN BEEF AND SAUSAGE GOULASH

Category: Ground

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 of a large onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/4 lb andouille sausage, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 large pinches of kosher salt
8 turns of the pepper grinder
1/2 tsp Cajun/Creole seasoning, or to taste
1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can of stewed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp dried parsley
2 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked, elbow macaroni noodles

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute the celery, green pepper and onion until softened. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking over medium high heat, until lightly browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the andouille sausage and the garlic, stir and cook another 3 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, stir and cook another minute.

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, bay leaves and parsley, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add the beef broth and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender and liquids have reduced. Taste, adjust seasonings as needed, remove and discard bay leaves, and serve with a nice side salad and a green veggie.