Description
This classic goulash is a hearty, budget-friendly meal made with simple pantry staples. It’s packed with flavor, easy to make in one pot, and perfect for feeding a family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (15 ounces diced tomatoes)
- 1 can (15 ounces tomato sauce)
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step: Place a large pot over medium heat.
- Step: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Step: Drain any excess grease from the pot.
- Step: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot.
- Step: Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions soften.
- Step: Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Step: Add the beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Step: Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Step: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step: Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the pot.
- Step: Stir and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Step: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step: Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Step: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If freezing, consider cooking the pasta separately to maintain the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: classic goulash, one pot meal, ground beef recipe, family dinner, budget-friendly