Fall Herby Lamb Goulash

Comfort food time! Goulash is a Hungarian classic, but this is certainly a unique twist on the tomato-based dish that’s perfect for a chilly fall or winter dinner. This recipe is great for a family meal, or even just one or two people with plenty of leftovers that’ll make a great lunch. Not sure about lamb? This is a wonderful starter dish to explore the more gamey flavor that won’t break your budget. It’s going to be hard to dislike this dish - promise! It’s also easy for ANYONE to make. No stress delicious cooking? I’ve got you.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Level: Very Easy

Ingredients - serves 6-8

  • 1 lb. ground lamb

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 red or yellow onion, diced

  • 4 cloves of garlic, diced

  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced

  • 1 can of kidney beans, drained

  • 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage

  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Black pepper to taste

  • A 28oz can of tomato sauce/puree

  • 3 cups of chicken broth

  • 16oz. uncooked large elbow macaroni

  • Optional: grated parmesan, parsley for garnish

 

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat up the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground lamb and brown until fully cooked. Remove from pot and set aside.

  2. Turn heat to medium, and add the diced onion, pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add the diced tomato, drained kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, sage, thyme, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir and cook together for another 3 minutes.

  3. Add the tomato sauce, broth, and macaroni noodles, stir together, and turn up heat to bring it to a boil. Once bubbling, slightly reduce the heat, stir, and cover pot to let the noodles cook (about 10-12 minutes). Stir every so often as they cook so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.

  4. After pasta is just about cooked, add the cooked lamb back in, let cook uncovered for another 2 minutes.

  5. Serve topped with grated parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.