German Goulash ala ~DKBB~

German Goulash ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from The Wanderlust Kitchen)

(photo from The Wanderlust Kitchen)

1 tsp. vegetable oil

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s)

¼ c. red wine -OR- red cooking wine

2 15 oz. cans fired-roasted diced tomatoes

2 c. uncooked macaroni noodles

• Heat the vegetable oil in a very large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add the ground beef, onion, garlic, and celery and cook until the ground beef is cooked through; add the red wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan to release any stuck on pieces.
• Season with oregano, black pepper, and seasoned salt, then add the 2 cans of tomatoes; turn the heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the macaroni noodles in a pot of salted water until al dente; drain well and set aside.
• Add the drained noodles and toss to combine; let all simmer for an additional five minutes; serve hot.