Description
Hearty Homestyle Goulash is a classic one-pot dinner made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until meat is fully cooked and onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the uncooked macaroni. Stir, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese if using, and let melt. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or sausage for variation.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Can be made ahead and reheated—flavors deepen over time.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: homestyle goulash, one-pot meal, ground beef pasta, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, classic goulash