Description
Goulash is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground beef, hearty elbow macaroni, and colorful vegetables all simmered in a savory tomato sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this one-pot classic is warm, nostalgic, and easy to clean up.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in diced bell peppers; sauté until softened, approximately another 3–4 minutes.
4. Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth; bring to a simmer for about five minutes.
5. Incorporate elbow macaroni along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; gently boil before reducing heat to low.
6. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
7. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot with optional grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider swapping ground beef for ground turkey or adding vegetables like zucchini.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60