Easy Old Fashioned Goulash in 30 Mins
Craving comfort food? Our easy Old Fashioned Goulash recipe with beef and macaroni is a hearty one-pot meal. Discover a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 recommended
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth low sodium
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the pot and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The pasta will absorb more liquid as it sits.
Variations: Add 1 cup of frozen corn or a diced green bell pepper along with the onion for extra vegetables.
For a Creamier Goulash: Stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream or heavy cream at the very end after removing from the heat.
