Description
Old Fashioned Goulash is a hearty, comforting dish combining tender macaroni, ground beef, and a rich tomato-based sauce. This American-style goulash is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. Its bold flavors, simplicity, and nostalgic charm make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb macaroni
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- Garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, & hot sauce to taste
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans whole stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- Tomato juice as needed
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Prepare the macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
- Brown the beef and onion: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Season the beef: Add garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, and hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Add tomatoes and ketchup: Mash the stewed tomatoes slightly and mix them with the beef and onions, along with the ketchup.
- Combine the macaroni and beef: Drain the macaroni and stir it into the beef and tomato mixture. Add tomato juice if needed for a juicier texture.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of hot sauce and chili powder.
- To keep leftovers moist, add tomato juice when reheating.
- Goulash freezes well; cool completely before freezing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe