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Goulash Recipe

This hearty American goulash is the ultimate one-pot comfort food, rich, saucy, and loaded with tender elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, and warm spices. It’s easy to make, full of nostalgic flavor, and perfect for cozy family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
optional 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If using, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Remove from heat, let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly, then serve warm topped with fresh parsley.