Description
Old Fashioned Goulash is a hearty one-pot comfort food made with ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a savory tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners, this nostalgic dish is flavorful, budget-friendly, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, stir in shredded cheddar cheese or sprinkle on top before serving.
Notes
Pasta cooks directly in the sauce, absorbing extra flavor.Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
