Description
Grandma’s goulash is a heartwarming dish that beautifully combines savory ground beef, tender pasta, and vibrant vegetables in a rich tomato sauce. This comforting one-pot meal fills your home with delightful aromas, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe brings together flavors that evoke cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Gather your skillet or Dutch oven and heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and minced garlic; cook until browned (7 minutes), breaking apart with a spatula.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and add elbow macaroni. Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat and simmer covered until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar on top; cover briefly until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg