Old Fashioned Goulash
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this simple and cheesy Old Fashioned Goulash recipe—it's the epitome of comfort food! Also referred to as American Goulash, this timeless dish features ground beef, elbow macaroni, and crushed tomatoes, making it an ideal budget-friendly dinner option.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon 30ml olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped (approx. 1 cup/160g)
- 2 garlic cloves minced (approx. 1 tbsp/9g)
- 1 lb 454g ground beef
- 28 oz 794g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon 15ml Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon 7.5ml Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon 5g salt
- ½ teaspoon 2.5g black pepper
- 1 ¼ cups 200g dried elbow macaroni
- 1 cup 100g grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks for around 10 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Simultaneously, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, following package instructions. Drain the pasta.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the meat sauce, ensuring it's fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Finally, stir in the grated sharp cheddar cheese until melted and combined throughout the goulash.
Notes
- Ground Beef: 85% lean provides excellent flavor, but 90% lean can be substituted for a lighter option.
- Tomatoes: Fire-roasted crushed tomatoes add depth of flavor without extra effort.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Don't omit this! It elevates the dish wonderfully.
- Pasta: Slightly undercooked the macaroni before adding to the sauce to prevent overcooking.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 708kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1141mgPotassium: 1104mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 726IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 326mgIron: 6mg
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