Goulash... the MANLY kind

I think most people have eaten goulash at least once in their lifetime.  We were no exception.  Goulash is usually considered a poor-man's meal.  But not my mom's!  No siree.  Her's was Manly in every way.  Not the Wimpy kind that you associate goulash with. You know... the macaroni and loose ground beef, tomato sauce, and a few left over veggies thrown in. Mom's goulash had the most delectable combination of flavors.  She fashioned bite sized meatballs, sliced fresh carrots, potatoes, and celery.  A perfect blend of soup and milk made up the gravy.

Mom's goulash was a complete and well-balanced meal and full of color.  It was the perfect meal for any season. I loved it as a child and love it as an adult.  I fixed it for my children growing up. They still consider it one of their all time favorite meals and request it when they visit.  Mom's goulash was, and still is, a First Prize, Blue Ribbon meal in our family!

GOULASH

Meatballs:

• ground beef
• small grated potato & carrot
• 2 T. onion, grated
• 3 T. flour
• 1/4 t. garlic
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup evaporated canned milk
• salt & pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients together and shape into walnut size meatballs.  Put in fridge for a half hour.  Place a small amount of oil (I like Canola) into a large fry pan and cook meatballs until done, turning as needed.

Vegetables:

• potatoes
• carrots
• celery

Peel and cut potatoes into walnut size pieces.  Peel and slice carrots.  Slice the celery. Combine in a saucepan and cook until semi-done.  

Gravy:

• can of cream of chicken soup 
• rest of canned milk

Mix soup and milk together.  Pour over meatballs.  Add vegetables.  Heat just to warm gravy mixture.  

I like to add a green salad and homemade rolls and jam to make the meal complete.