Jody's Goulash

Warm, hearty, and full of bold flavors, Jody's Goulash is a comforting one-pot pasta dish that's perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. This recipe combines tender ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and hearty elbow macaroni, all simmered together with a medley of aromatic spices like paprika and Italian seasoning. The addition of diced bell peppers, onions, and a touch of brown sugar creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile that's both savory and subtly sweet. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy goulash is a quick weeknight dinner with only one pot to clean! Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for a crowd-pleasing finish. A true classic for lovers of easy comfort food recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 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 light brown sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the uncooked elbow macaroni, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, light brown sugar, and bay leaf. Stir everything together.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender and the flavors are melded.

Step 6

Once the macaroni is fully cooked, remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaf.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley over the top for garnish.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2714.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2727.7

Total Fat 129.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 441.1mg	0%
Sodium 5785.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.2g
Protein 154.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1120.7mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 3732.2mg	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: 42.0%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 35.7%