Description
A comforting and easy-to-make One Pot Goulash recipe that is perfect for a hearty family dinner. This American classic is a flavorful combination of ground beef, tomatoes, macaroni, and savory spices, all cooked together in one pot for a convenient and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Cook Goulash: Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then add elbow macaroni. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: ~360
- Sugar: ~7 g
- Sodium: ~720 mg
- Fat: ~15 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~34 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~24 g
- Cholesterol: ~65 mg
