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Easy Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

This easy old fashioned goulash recipe is the ultimate one-pot comfort food, packed with rich flavor and nostalgic charm. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, it's a hearty and satisfying dish that always gets rave reviews. Once you try it, you'll see why it's a go-to favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 554kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 oz diced tomatoes undrained
  • 30 oz tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
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Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain grease. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and elbow macaroni to the pan. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat, cover pan and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately!

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Notes

  • Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese or Parmesan over the top just before serving for an extra cheesy version of this dish. 
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, oregano or basil and top with a sprinkling of black pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Add 2 bay leaves and/or a splash of red wine to the pot before cooking for extra flavor. 
  • Include a small can of tomato paste into the meat sauce for a robust tomato flavor.
  • Add chopped green bell peppers to the onion mixture for added texture and flavor. Red, yellow, orange or green peppers would all taste great.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top just before serving.
  • Leftover goulash is delicious! This hearty ground beef recipe makes a large batch, but you can easily reheat throughout the week.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1275mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 6mg
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