Description
This Old-Fashioned Goulash recipe is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and perfect for a hearty family meal. With simple ingredients like ground beef, pasta, and a rich tomato-based sauce, this American goulash will become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Goulash:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, then add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in macaroni, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This comforting recipe is also known as “American Goulash.”
- You can use ground turkey or sausage instead of beef.
- For more depth of flavor, stir in a dash of hot sauce or use fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
