Description
A hearty and flavorful goulash recipe that brings the warmth of family cooking to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked and the mixture is thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cover until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a plant-based meat alternative and use vegetable broth.
- Add a cup of frozen mixed vegetables for extra nutrition and color, stirring them in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg