Goulash Recipe
This hearty one-pot goulash combines tender macaroni, rich tomato sauce, and flavorful ground beef into a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 piece green bell pepper diced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 teaspoons garlic freshly minced
Sauce
- 30 oz tomato sauce 2 cans
- 30 oz petite diced tomatoes 2 cans
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 pieces bay leaves
Pasta and Finish
- 2 cups macaroni noodles uncooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and ground beef. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
- Add uncooked macaroni and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and discard.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in one cup of sour cream at the end. You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option. Add vegetables like corn or peas for more nutrition. If freezing, store the sauce separately and cook fresh pasta later for best texture.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg
- Sodium: 918 mg
- Potassium: 439 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Vitamin A: 174 IU
- Vitamin C: 12 mg
- Calcium: 134 mg
- Iron: 3 mg