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Grandma's Goulash

This goulash recipe is a simple one-pot meal with seasoned ground beef, onions, bell pepper & pasta in a zesty tomato sauce. It's a perfect comforting and budget-friendly dish for any night of the week!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce or tomato based pasta sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth or water, more as needed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 ounce, with juices
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 each green bell pepper diced, optional
  • 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 each bay leaf 2 if small
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a Dutch oven or a large skillet with a lid, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Add the marinara sauce, broth, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, bell pepper (if using), Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the elbow macaroni, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  • Remove & discard the bay leaf. Top with cheese if using, and replace the lid. Let rest for about 5 minutes or until the pasta has thickened and the cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Notes

This goulash is a fantastic one-pot meal that's great for meal prepping. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze portions for a quick future meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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