Grandma's Goulash

Transport your taste buds back to comforting family meals with Grandma's Goulash, a hearty, one-pot wonder that combines savory ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a richly seasoned tomato-based sauce. Perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead for busy weeknights, this goulash is loaded with vibrant flavors from paprika, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The addition of beef broth infuses every bite with depth, while the optional garnish of melted cheddar cheese and fresh parsley adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes and made with simple pantry staples, this timeless recipe is the ultimate comfort food for the entire family. Keywords: Grandma's Goulash, easy goulash recipe, one-pot meals, ground beef pasta, classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 14.5 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 15 ounces (1 can) tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high 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 fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, and beef broth.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 7

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce, if desired.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, optionally garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(13645.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5071.0

Total Fat 224.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 361.1mg	0%
Sodium 19978.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 566.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 113.8g	0%
Total Sugars 258.7g
Protein 219.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 2115.8mg	0%
Iron 56.4mg	0%
Potassium 12565.1mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 43.9%