Easy Goulash Recipe

This super easy Goulash Recipe is a comfort food classic! It’s filled with hearty ground beef and tender pasta in a rich tomato-based sauce and comes together in about 30 minutes!

I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to turn ground beef into dinner, but sometimes I just love the good old classics that bring me right back to my childhood. This Goulash Recipe is just that. It’s super affordable, quick to make and tastes like a warm hug on a cool evening.

Are you familiar with Goulash? If not, let me introduce you to this old fashioned recipe! This recipe is an American Goulash that’s great for busy weeknights, but I love to take this recipe to potlucks and parties because it makes a ton and is super affordable. It’s also great for picky eaters, I haven’t met one kid who doesn’t love this dish!

Goulash is filled with ground beef, onion and bell peppers along with macaroni noodles in a tomato-based sauce. I like to stir in some sharp cheddar cheese at the end to give it a creamy texture. My family loves it!

Easy Goulash Recipe

This Ground Beef Goulash Recipe is a quick and easy one pan dinner that’s pure comfort food.

Prep: 5min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 388 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 918 mg, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion (diced )
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 lbs. ground beef (lean)
• 3 tsp garlic (minced )
• 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
• 2 15 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tsp seasoned salt
• 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 cups macaroni noodles (uncooked)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded )

Instruction:

1. Add olive oil to large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, bell pepper and ground beef then cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and return pot to stove top. Add in garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
2. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, bay leaves and dried macaroni noodles. Stir and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a light boil and stir occasionally until the pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cheddar cheese just before serving. Enjoy!

Easy Goulash Recipe

This easy homemade goulash is made in one pot (including the noodles) in just 30 minutes. It’s a classic, family-favorite dish packed with tons of flavor!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1036 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Trans Fat 0.2 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 bell pepper (, chopped)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt (, such as Lawry’s)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (, plus more to taste)
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (, plus more to taste)
• 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 (15-ounce) can beef or chicken broth (, add an extra cup if desired (see note))
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups dry elbow noodles
• Salt (, plus more to taste )
• Ground black pepper (, plus more to taste )
• Bay leaf (, optional)

Instruction:

1. In a large pot, cook beef, onion, and pepper over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, or until brown. Drain any grease, if needed. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Let cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Add bay leaf, if desired. Bring to a light simmer and add noodles. Stir and cover with a lid. Let cook 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring halfway to prevent noodles from sticking.
3. 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!

Goulash

This Goulash recipe is comfort food at its finest, plus it’s a one-pot wonder!

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 6 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 457 Calories, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 24 g

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 1/4 c. low-sodium beef broth
• 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 c. shredded cheddar
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instruction:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
2. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat and return to pan. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add tomato paste and stir to coat, then pour in broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning and paprika, and stir in macaroni. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Stir in cheese and remove from heat.
5. Garnish with parsley before serving.

How to Make Classic Goulash | Allrecipes.com

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