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Simple Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

Simple Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

This Simple Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe is a hearty one-pot meal that's comforting and easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 507

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 1 lb Elbow macaroni
Meat & Vegetables
  • 2 lb Ground beef
  • 0.5 cups Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
Sauces & Liquids
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 28 oz Tomato sauce
  • 20 oz Diced tomatoes
Herbs & Spices
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 0.25 tsp Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Parsley
  • 0.25 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika
Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring water to a boil, then salt and add your macaroni cooking for 4 minutes before removing, draining, and setting this aside.
  2. Add your ground beef and onions to a skillet and cook stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. Next, add in the garlic and Worcestershire sauce and stir.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and remaining spices and mix well.
  5. Add in the pasta, reduce heat and stir, then let this mixture simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to al dente and the flavors have had a chance to combine.
  6. Mix in cheese if desired, and allow to melt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 39gFat: 26gSodium: 1126mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and can be customized with different pasta shapes or vegetables.

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