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Old Fashioned Goulash

Enjoy this easy old-fashioned goulash recipe that is hearty with ground beef and pasta in a tomato-based flavorful sauce.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 520kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion 1 cup
  • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 14 ounce Tomato Sauce
  • 1 26 ounce Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoon Beef Base
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 cup Macaroni Pasta
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, brown ground beef. Drain any excess grease.
    1 ½ pound Ground Beef
  • Add onion, garlic, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant. Adding the dry spices at this point will help release their flavors.
    1 small Onion, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Oregano, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, beef base, and bay leaves. Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.
    1 14 ounce Tomato Sauce, 1 26 ounce Petite Diced Tomatoes, 2 cup Water, 2 Tablespoon Beef Base, 2 Bay Leaves
  • Next, add pasta and cook for 7-9 minutes or until pasta is cooked through. Be sure to stir often to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    2 cup Macaroni Pasta
  • Stir in cheese and remove from heat.
    1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
  • Serve immediately. Remember to remove the bay leaves before serving.
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Notes

  • Remember to remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Be sure to stir often during the cooking process to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.  
Storage:
  • Fridge: If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Cool leftover goulash to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. It will be good in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave. Heat in 30-second increments until heated through.
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Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 822mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 3mg
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