Mimi's Texas Goulash

Transport your taste buds to the heart of comfort food with *Mimi's Texas Goulash*, a hearty one-pot meal that blends rich Tex-Mex flavors with classic American nostalgia. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a robust tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, green bell peppers, and warm spices like chili powder, paprika, and cumin, this dish is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Enhanced with a splash of Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, the flavors deepen as it simmers to perfection. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. Serve it piping hot, garnished with melty cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, for a comforting meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: Texas goulash recipe, one-pot comfort food, Tex-Mex pasta dish, easy weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 unit small onion, diced
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 unit green bell pepper, diced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with liquid)
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, and green bell pepper to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the elbow macaroni. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed much of the liquid.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt or spices to preference.

Step 7

Remove from heat and let the goulash rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Serve hot, optionally topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2525.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2893.2

Total Fat 151.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 511.6mg	0%
Sodium 6543.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.1g
Protein 173.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 663.3mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 3347.9mg	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: 46.7%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 29.5%