One Pot Goulash
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 tomato sauce
29 oz.
- 1 can diced tomatoes
undrained, 28 oz.
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- to tasteSalt and pepper
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
Directions
- 1
In a 5 quart pan, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
- 2
Add the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain if desired.
- 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
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 5
Add the elbow macaroni and stir well. Return lid and continue to simmer for 15 minutes or until the noodles are done.
- 6
Allow to sit covered for 5-10 minutes and mix well before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, comforting meal that reminds you of simpler times? This One Pot Goulash brings the warmth of Grandma's kitchen straight to your table, all in a single pot.
What makes this goulash truly special is its incredible depth of flavor developed by cooking everything together in one pot, allowing the robust ground beef, savory vegetables, and rich tomato base to meld into a cohesive, comforting dish. It’s a hearty and satisfying recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
Expect a rich, savory, and slightly sweet tomato-based sauce generously studded with tender ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and bright bell pepper. The elbow macaroni cooks directly in the sauce, absorbing all those wonderful flavors and becoming perfectly tender, creating a hearty and satisfying texture that's pure comfort in every bite. It's a robust meal designed to warm you from the inside out.
Want to adjust the heat? Simply increase or decrease the crushed red pepper flakes to your liking. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can omit them entirely. For an extra layer of umami, a splash more Worcestershire sauce can be added at the end, or consider a different ground meat like ground turkey for a slightly leaner dish.
This hearty goulash is perfect for a cozy family dinner on a chilly evening, a potluck, or anytime you need a deeply satisfying meal. Serve it simply in a bowl.