Description
A comforting and hearty Old Fashioned Goulash recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until onions are soft.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Optional: Transfer to a baking dish, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: goulash, old fashioned, beef, pasta, comfort food