Nostalgic American Goulash: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
Nostalgic American Goulash is a comforting dish that combines classic flavors with a modern twist using turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, cook ground turkey until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in elbow macaroni.
- Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Nostalgic American Goulash, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food