Description
Grandma’s goulash is the ultimate comfort food, delivering warmth and nostalgia in every bite. This hearty dish features a delightful blend of lean ground beef, colorful vegetables, and elbow macaroni simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of cheese for an irresistible meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth; stir to combine.
- Add elbow macaroni and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot topped with grated cheese or fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg