Description
Dive into the coziness with this Old-Fashioned Goulash recipe, a timeless classic that brings the comforting flavors of home right to your table. It’s the perfect blend of hearty ground beef, tender pasta, and rich tomato sauce, all seasoned with a touch of nostalgia. Ideal for a family dinner or a hearty meal on a cool evening, this recipe is a warm hug served in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1.5 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the uncooked macaroni and chopped bell pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- To make this dish vegetarian, replace the beef with a plant-based protein and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or celery for added nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg