Description
This Classic Goulash recipe is a comforting dish with seasoned ground beef, elbow pasta, and a rich tomato-based sauce. It’s a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Elbow Pasta:
- 2 cups elbow pasta, uncooked
Onion Mixture:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping (Optional):
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add Pasta: Add the uncooked elbow pasta to the pot. Stir well, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Serve: Remove from heat. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this goulash by adding vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld together.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Classic Goulash, Ground Beef, Pasta, Comfort Food
