Description
A comforting and hearty recipe for Grandma’s Goulash, featuring tender ground beef, savory vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juices)
Goulash Base:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or egg noodles
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Brown Ground Beef: Push veggies aside and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Flavors: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Mix in canned diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in beef broth and add uncooked pasta, stirring well. Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Add shredded cheese on top if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this goulash by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Grandma's Goulash, Goulash recipe, comfort food, one-pot meal
