American Goulash is a complete comfort food and using this make ahead method getis it on the dinner table fast! Winter is knocking on your door, get some canned up and on your shelf today!
ingredients and Variations
ingredients: Ground beef, onion, dark red kidney beans, canned tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato paste, beef broth, paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
variations: ground turkey or chicken can replace beef if desired. Use the spices you like best. Any bean can be used in place of kidney beans. Chicken broth can replace beef. Bell peppers can be added as well as celery, jalapeƱos, or any other vegetable you like to add to your recipe.
canning
Before you begin, be sure to do the safety checks on your canner per manufacturer instructions. Always inspect your jars for chips and cracks and wash all equipment needed for the canning project, in hot soapy water.
*Pint and a half jars always process for quart time and half pints always process for pint times.
Be sure to check the recipe for recommended headspace and be accurate. This is important for shelf stability and safety. Consult the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving for more information. https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda
American Goulash Meal Starter
7
Quarts or14
Pints90
Minutes for quarts75
Minutes for pintsIngredients
2 Lbs ground beef
2 Lbs dry kidney beans, soaked and rinsed
1 large onion, copped
30 Oz tomatoes, chopped
2 Tsp paprika
1 Tbsp Garlic powder
1 /2 Tbsp onion powder
1/2 Tsp pepper
1 Tsp salt, canning,Kosher or sea
7 Tbsp tomato paste
14 Cups beef broth
Directions
- Prepare jars and pressure canner as directed. Fill pressure canner with recomended amount of water and bring to a simmer.
- Cook ground beef and remove from heat and add onions, tomatoes, beans and spices. Heat broth in a separate pot.
- fill jars half full with solids, add half a bay leaf and a tbsp of tomato paste to each jar, ladle hot broth into jars leaving 1-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, put on lids and bands to fingertip tight. Place directly into simmering canner.
- Process quarts for 90 minutes and pints for 75 minutes.
