Bobby's Goulash

Cozy up with a bowl of comfort food classic, *Bobby’s Goulash*, a hearty one-pot meal brimming with rich flavors and warm nostalgia. This quick and easy recipe features tender ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and perfectly cooked elbow macaroni all simmered in a savory tomato-based broth spiced with paprika, Italian seasoning, and a touch of sugar for balance. Ready in just 50 minutes, including prep and cook time, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, herby finish, and enjoy a dish that brings simple, satisfying goodness to your table. Ideal for meal prep or leftovers, this goulash is as versatile as it is delicious! Keywords: goulash recipe, one-pot meal, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food classics, ground beef pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juices), beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover the pot and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2259.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2323.6

Total Fat 107.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 5036.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 226.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 123.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 290.3mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2991.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 38.4%