Grandma's Goulash Recipe
This goulash recipe is a simple one-pot meal with tomatoes, beef, and macaroni noodles in a zesty tomato sauce. It's a perfect comfort food on a budget!
Ingredients
- 1 poundlean ground beef
- 1 largeyellow onion (chopped)
- 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 2 cupsmarinara sauce (or tomato based pasta sauce)
- 2 cupsbeef broth (or water, more as needed)
- 1can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 3 tablespoonstomato paste
- 1green bell pepper (diced, optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoonsitalian seasoning
- 1bay leaf (2 if they are small)
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 8 ounceselbow macaroni (uncooked)
- ½ cupshredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella cheese, optional)
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Add the elbow macaroni, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- 5
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.