Description
Hungarian goulash delivers a hearty symphony of tender beef, paprika-rich sauce, and comforting noodles. Generations of home cooks have perfected this classic dish, inviting you to savor a delicious journey through traditional Central European cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 2 cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Step: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and boil water to cook the elbow macaroni al dente, reducing cooking time by 3 minutes from package instructions.
- Step: Brown ground beef and diced onions in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes, then drain any accumulated fat.
- Step: Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Step: Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Step: Fold in the drained macaroni and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Step: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Step: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden-brown and edges are bubbly.
- Step: Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Gather all ingredients beforehand to streamline the process. Slightly undercook pasta to avoid mushiness during baking. Brown ground beef thoroughly for deep flavor and drain excess fat to prevent greasiness. Use high-quality cheddar cheese for better melting. Optional: add fresh parsley or basil for aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: goulash, ground beef, macaroni, comfort food, American goulash, dinner