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Traditional goulash in a white bowl.

Old Fashioned Goulash

Jill Machovsky
Enjoy this easy old-fashioned goulash recipe that is hearty with ground beef and pasta in a tomato-based flavorful sauce.
4 from 12 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal

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: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 822mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 3mg
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