Description
This Old Fashioned Goulash is a hearty, comforting one-pot dish filled with tender ground beef, macaroni pasta, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce. With simple ingredients and rich flavors, it’s a perfect family dinner that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (or any small pasta)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for topping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper (if using) to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the pasta: Add the elbow macaroni to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed some of the sauce. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Add cheese (optional): If you like cheesy goulash, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dish and cover the pot for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the elbow macaroni with other pasta shapes, such as rotini or penne.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg