Description
Old Fashioned Goulash is the ultimate comfort food, combining ground beef, macaroni, and a tomato-based sauce into a hearty one-pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large pot. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the same pot until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the elbow macaroni to the pot and stir. Cover the pot and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot. Optionally, top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat when ready to eat.
To make the dish spicier, increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
For a vegetarian option, replace the beef with lentils or a meat substitute and use vegetable broth.
To make it lighter, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
For a cheesy goulash, add extra cheese during cooking or mix in mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
