Comments on: My Mom’s Goulash – My Poverty Meal

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:02:12 +0000

Using boxes of kd in a recipes me this is actually good n then no need for a lot of extra seasoning. Believe it or not 2 boxes kd with ketchup n ground beef is quite tasty n inexpensive;)

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:07:27 +0000

My mom made Goulash as well – however she called it Hungarian Goulash. There is no trace of Hungary in family – just plain Hungry! Her recipe had no noodles – in fact, it consisted of anything that was left over from the meals before – potatoes, all sorts of meats (yes, chicken, beef, sausage – it all went in), any of the veggies left over (pre-cooked veggies), she added onion and margarine. Fried it all up (probably not very good for you). We ate it like crazy… I think today, a healthier version could be made by baking it. Yum

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:14:21 +0000

We make this a lot, but in our version there are no veggies or canned soups. We add Italian seasoning and sometimes ricotta cheese mixed in, put the cheese on top and bake it. Depending on sales, I can often do a double batch too feed my family of 8 for under 5 or 6 dollars.

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:59:07 +0000

How long do you cook this? Have you made as a freeze-ahead meal? If so, do you have directions for how to cook after frozen? Thanks!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:48:48 +0000

Our money situation is very tight rigtht now, and making healthy meals for my family has been a concern. This is one my boys (10, 7 and 4) just love. Thanks!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:20:12 +0000

How many does this serve? I want to try it. Thanks

By: Sarah P.

Sarah P. — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:30:51 +0000

My mom always made “poverty meals”, too. We grew up so poor. But none of the poverty meals she made are worth repeating. ;)

By: machelle

machelle — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:37:22 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions Mom Jo…I am always looking for new ways to add flavor to any dish.

By: Mom Jo

Mom Jo — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:50:59 +0000

The recipe above is not good enough as it is,need some additional stuff to make it edible,unless you have a bland taste bud.I added 1 T.dried onion flakes,1 can sweet green peas instead of mix veg,1 cup spaghetti sauce,3 T sugar ,italian seasoning,oregano. I also use ground turkey,,,good enough and still Cheap !

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