Mom's Skillet Goulash

Cozy up to the ultimate comfort food with "Mom's Skillet Goulash," a one-pan wonder that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying! This timeless recipe combines tender ground beef, aromatic onion, and garlic with a hearty medley of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth for a rich, flavorful base. The addition of dried elbow macaroni means the pasta cooks right in the skillet, soaking up all the savory goodness. A hint of paprika, basil, and oregano delivers warm, homestyle flavors, while optional shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley take this dish to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal cleanup, this budget-friendly classic serves six and is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Don't forget to use keywords like "easy goulash recipe," "one-pan dinner," and "comfort food pasta" to find this dish again!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, dried elbow macaroni, paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the pasta is cooked through and the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.

Step 7

Once the pasta is tender, remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 8

If using, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes to let the cheese melt.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2231.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2580.9

Total Fat 128.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 421.1mg	0%
Sodium 5750.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 148.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1054.3mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2982.0mg	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: 44.2%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 33.2%