Description
This Old Fashioned Goulash recipe is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that the whole family will love. Made with ground beef, pasta, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, it’s a classic American dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 cups water or beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in water or beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish and Serve: If desired, stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
- You can also stir in corn or bell peppers for extra texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
