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Description
A simple and comforting goulash recipe featuring ground beef and macaroni, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the elbow macaroni to the pot. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier goulash, you can stir in a dollop of sour cream or a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg