Description
This easy goulash recipe is family-friendly comfort food at its best! It’s a one pot American classic made with beef and pasta simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (15-ounce) can beef or chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups dry elbow noodles
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf, optional
- Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
- Fresh basil or parsley, optional
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a large pot, cook one pound ground beef, 1/2 cup onion, and 1 bell pepper over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, or until brown. Drain any grease, if needed.
- Season: Stir in 2 teaspoons garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, and 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Let cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Simmer: Stir in 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can tomato sauce, 1 cup corn, and 1 can broth. Season with salt and pepper. Add bay leaf, if desired. Bring to a light simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add 1 1/2 cups noodles. Stir and cover with a lid. Let cook 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring halfway to prevent noodles from sticking.
- Finish: Season to taste. Sprinkle cheese over top, if desired, and cover 1 minute, or until the cheese has melted. Add fresh basil or parsley, if desired. Serve while hot!
Notes
Add-ins: It is easy to add extra vegetables like chopped celery or mushrooms. Storage: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezer: Store in a metal tin wrapped with foil; thaw overnight in the fridge and bake at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1036 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: one pot, american goulash, ground beef, comfort food, 30 minute meals, family dinner