Description
Old Fashioned Goulash is the ultimate comfort food, made with ground beef, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce. This classic one-pot dish is hearty, filling, and ready in under an hour, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and customizable, this affordable recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
For the Goulash:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for depth)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
For Garnish (Optional):
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, beef or vegetable broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, oregano, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer and add uncooked elbow macaroni. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with optional garnishes like grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat on the stove with a splash of water or broth, or in the microwave in 1-minute intervals.
- Freezing: This dish freezes well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
