Goulash
This classic American Goulash recipe is filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and pasta, all topped with plenty of melty cheese for the perfect comfort food meal. This easy recipe is made in one pan in just 35 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner that the entire family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, click link for the recipe
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Place the ground beef in the skillet, crumble and cook until no longer pink. Drain any grease from the pot, then place it back on the stove.
- Add the paprika, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
- Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir to combine everything. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the macaroni noodles.
- Pour the beef broth over the noodles and stir everything together, making sure the noodles are fully covered in liquid.
- Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the liquid has cooked down.
- Serve topped with fresh grated cheddar cheese.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use your favorite small gluten free pasta noodle.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or in a pot on the stove over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- If you want to make it more like a soup, like traditional Hungarian goulash, add 1-2 cups of extra beef broth. (Depending how soupy you want it!)
Nutrition Facts
Calories 520kcal (26%)Carbohydrates 47g (16%)Protein 26g (52%)Fat 25g (38%)Saturated Fat 10g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 73mg (24%)Sodium 1141mg (48%)Potassium 833mg (24%)Fiber 5g (20%)Sugar 7g (8%)Vitamin A 993mg (20%)Vitamin C 30mg (36%)Calcium 219mg (22%)Iron 4mg (22%)
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