Description
A comforting and hearty dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix in the goodness: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, elbow macaroni, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer away: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the pasta is tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Cheesy finish (optional): If you’re feeling indulgent, sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last few minutes of cooking. Watch it melt into gooey perfection!
- Serve and enjoy: Dish out generous bowls of this delicious goulash and feel free to sprinkle a bit more cheese on top for that extra touch.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for a healthier twist. Goulash usually tastes even better the next day, so store any extras in an airtight container in the fridge for a quick lunch treatment. For a little kick, add red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: goulash, one-pot meal, comfort food, family recipe, quick dinner