Description
Hearty Hungarian goulash enchants with robust flavors of tender beef, paprika-rich sauce, and comforting pasta. Simmered slowly and served steaming, this classic dish transports diners straight to Budapest’s welcoming kitchens with authentic, soul-warming goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 g) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth
- 2 cups (200 g) uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Warm a spacious Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium flame.
- Step: Introduce the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a utensil.
- Step: Drain excess fat, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
- Step: Add diced onions and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- Step: Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Step: Sprinkle in paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, folding to combine.
- Step: Simmer the mixture uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Step: Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, ensuring it is submerged.
- Step: Cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Step: Remove from heat and allow the goulash to rest before serving.
Notes
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner version. Experiment with different pasta shapes like rotini or shells to catch more sauce. For a gluten-free option, replace traditional pasta with cauliflower rice or vegetable-based noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Hungarian, goulash, beef, pasta, dinner, comfort food, recipe