One Pot Goulash

One Pot Goulash

from lovebakesgoodcakes.com
55 min
8 servings

This One Pot Goulash is comfort food that will remind you of Grandma's kitchen! A hearty and satisfying dish!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 can (29 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions

  1. 1

    In a 5 quart pan, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink.

  2. 2

    Add the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain if desired.

  3. 3

    Add beef mixture back to the pot and add garlic, water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the elbow macaroni and stir well. Return lid and continue to simmer for 15 minutes or until the noodles are done.

  6. 6

    Allow to sit covered for 5-10 minutes and mix well before serving.