Description
This Old-Fashioned Goulash recipe is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that combines ground beef, tomatoes, macaroni, and savory seasonings for a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add macaroni, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in cheese if desired, let rest, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For added vegetables, include bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
