Description
Old-Fashioned Goulash is a classic American comfort food dish featuring ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni in a flavorful sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Goulash:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Cook macaroni al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Goulash: Brown beef and onion in a pot, add garlic, then stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked macaroni to the sauce, heat through, and top with cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, use smoked paprika instead of regular.
- This dish reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
