Mom's Goulash Awesome Feed an Army W 3 Cheap Ingredients

Transform budget-friendly ingredients into pure comfort with **Mom's Goulash Awesome Feed an Army with 3 Cheap Ingredients**—a simple, hearty dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd on a dime. This quick and easy recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, savory ground beef, and rich tomato sauce to create an irresistibly satisfying one-pot meal in just 35 minutes. With only three pantry staples, minimal prep, and a flavor-packed result, this goulash is proof that delicious doesn’t have to mean complicated. Serve it freshly made for dinner or as leftovers for effortless meal prep. Whether you’re cooking for a family or an entire gathering, this recipe is a budget-conscious lifesaver!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Want to add this food to your meal log?
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.

Scan with your phone to download!

Download for FREE Now!

Image of Mom's Goulash Awesome Feed an Army W 3 Cheap Ingredients

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni
2 pounds ground beef
3 cups canned tomato sauce

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.

Step 2

Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Continue cooking until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir the tomato sauce into the cooked ground beef. Mix well to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Add the cooked macaroni into the meat sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2074.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4022.0

Total Fat 170.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 642.3mg	0%
Sodium 2699.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 400.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 45.3g
Protein 223.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.8mg	0%
Iron 35.0mg	0%
Potassium 4497.7mg	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: 38.0%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 39.8%