Description
Old Fashioned Goulash – A 30-minute, easy, savory, cozy one-pot classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups beef broth (or water)
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat with chopped onion until meat is cooked through and onions are tender. Drain excess grease.
- Add flavor: Stir in garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Add pasta: Stir in the uncooked macaroni, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy this warm, nostalgic bowl of comfort!
Notes
- Feel free to use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for a gooier top.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free elbow macaroni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Goulash, 30-minute goulash, beef macaroni, cozy dinner, one-pot meal, comfort food, American goulash, ground beef, tomato pasta