Frugal Food ~ Easy Goulash Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 tsp. Lawry's Season Salt
- 1 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 8 oz can Rotel Zesty Tomato & Green Chili Sauce
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 box pasta, cooked separately
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 278g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 292 | |
| Calories from Fat 147 | 50% |
| Total Fat 16.34g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 6.27g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 1635mg | 68% |
| Potassium 555mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 20.18g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 5.49g | 4% |
| Protein 18.25g | 29% |
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