Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2009

This was good, and better the second day. We liked it, but there wasn't really anything wow about it. I did add a bit of heat though for our preference. If I made it again, I might leave out the potatoes. It seemed like a lot of carbs.

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linda

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

Wonderful comfort food the whole family enjoys! I would have rated this 5, but the recipe needs some clarification. I drained the browned hamburger and added everything into the same pan to simmer. I diced the onion instead of slicing (to hide it from the kids) & substituted 1 can of diced tomatos with the juice for one of the cans of tomato sauce. Everything except the green beans simmered together for 20 mins., enough for the potato to be tender, then added the noodles and green bean to cook til tender. Per others' reviews, I added 3/4 cup water with the noodles. Cooking time ended up to be less than 40 mins. Had I cooked it for the 1 hour recommended, everything would have been mushy. Served it with Parmesean cheese and everyone loved it!

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2008

This was similar to something I used to make and decided to try it again. I made a few changes/additions and it came out great. I added carrots and celery, crushed tomatoes, beef bouillon, ground chipotle and a little smoked paprika (It seemed right at the time). I also substituted V8 juice for the tomato sauce. Totally skipped the worcestershire (didn't have any) and the potatoes (I just can't bring myself to have both potatoes and macaroni in the same dish). Added more water and put in pre-cooked large elbows towards the end. The 2 year old finished hers and the 5 year old ate 3 bowls and said to make sure to put the leftovers away so she could have it for breakfast. It made a ton but there was only one large bowl left after 6 of us. Will make again and maybe next time try with potatoes.

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sleah

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2008

the two eight oz cans of sauce did't seem to make it moist enough. i would suggest adding a little more sauce and a little more of each spice.

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

The taste is similar to Sheppard’s Pie. I made it in a large pot and used tomato soup instead of tomato paste, added a ½ cup of water to start. Did not add the green beans... It made a ton of food!

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Danielle GA

Home Town: Woodstock, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2008

This is a great recipe when trying to get rid of some things in the pantry and freezer and is tasty at the same time! My husband and I really enjoyed this. I used peas instead of green beans, added a little more water, used 1 can of stewed tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce (it was just what I had on hand), 1 chopped jalapeno pepper (to give it a little kick) and 1 TBSP of brown sugar. It was WONDERFUL! This is a keeper for us. Thanks!

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Mrs.Dancer

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2008

Very tasty. I added carrots and mushrooms, and a little soy sauce. I also read the over reviews and added some more water, and a little parm cheese. Everyone loves it.

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Meghan

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Home Town: Glenview, Illinois, USA

Living In: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2008

I thought this was very good. I used about 1/2 cup more onion and some garlic salt. I also cooked the noodles separately and added them towards the end.

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Huntersmama

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2008

Gluten free goulash! I can't eat wheat and was pleased to see this as an alternative to the goulash I grew up with. Tasty and easy.

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2008

I made sure to read the other reviews prior to making this dish and I am glad I did, I did need to add water and since I had no Worcestshire sauce on hand I used Soy sauce instead, otherwise followed followed instructions and it was very, very good. My three year old gave it a thumbs up! Thank you.

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domestically_challenged

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Three Rivers, Michigan, USA

Living In: Sturgis, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2007

we liked this fairly well--7-year-old said it was delicious, husband said it was bland, i say it was super easy to make with ingredients i had on hand and tasted pretty good to boot. not a particularly exciting or fancy dish, but a good weeknight meal. leftovers will go well in a thermos for 7-year-old's lunch tomorrow. i used veggie crumbles instead of ground beef and added beef bouillon powder and extra water, but otherwise followed the recipe. i sprinkled some shredded cheddar on before serving.

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mif

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2007

Great Recipe!!! I've made this several times. You do need to add water to it.

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Doug E

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2007

Surprisingly, my wife loved it! Usually, she's very skeptical when I try a new recipe. I did take into consideration, the other reviews. I added water, also used some tomato cocktail juice and a blood mary mix, canned mushrooms and only 2 potatoes and a fresh tomato. Oh yeah, used leftover pasta in place of elbows. It still came out great!

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JRMIGA

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Home Town: Dunkirk, New York, USA

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Reviewed: May 24, 2007

this was very good my family really enjoyed it

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2007

Very good. I did substitute peas for green beans because my family is not fond of the beans, but it still turned out wonderfully. The only thing was that I needed to add quite a bit of water continuously to make sure it didn't burn as it was simmering (I think I added about four cups overall), and I added some more salt and pepper at the table. Easy to make, my family liked it, and there were lots of leftovers for lunch! I will definitely make this again.

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Erika L

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Home Town: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Living In: South Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2007

Was looking for something that was quick and that I could use ground beef and potatoes with, found this recipe, followed some of the others' advice and made a few changes of my own. It was good, but not one of my favorites... sorry ;( Changes: I did not add noodles, used 5 potatoes instead of 4; two cans of green beans (14.5 oz); one can of cream corn and one can of sweet yellow corn, and a small can of lima beans, more salt and pepper. This was a good recipe to serve the family, meaning kids, so they can get their nutrients, vegetables etc... but not anything enticing for company or guests.....I would cook this again, however, when running out of time and need a hot cooked meal, pronto!

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Victoria

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houma, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2007

excellent! reminded me of the goulash my grandma used to make, i loved the potatoes in it!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Living In: Fruita, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2007

I thought this was fantastic! A great meal for a cold, snowy day. Instead of adding water, I used 1 can of beef broth (I like a thinner gravy). Also, after reading the other comments, I added green peppers, chopped tomatoes and tabasco. This is a great dish and super flexible.

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2007

Yum! I'm glad I made a bunch because we are already looking forward to leftovers. I substituted a turnip for the potato, added olives and sprinkled cheese and french fried onions. I have a feeling I'll be making this one a lot!

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