Easy Old Fashioned Goulash
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Hearty ground beef and pasta are the main ingredients in this Easy Old Fashioned Goulash. This version is loaded with peppers and tomatoes too, making it a completely nutritious meal! Classic American goulash never tasted so good!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large red pepper, diced
- 1 large green pepper, diced
- 28 ounces tomato sauce
- 28 ounces canned tomatoes, crushed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 450 grams macaroni
Instructions
- In a large pot with a heavy bottom and tight fitting lid, over medium heat, add the olive oil, onions, and ground beef. Stir together and cook until meat is browned - about 10 minutes.
- Drain the grease and return the beef and onion mixture to the pot.
- Add the garlic, and the red and green peppers. Stir into the beef and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Next, add all remaining ingredients, except the macaroni and the parsley. Stir to combine. Place a lid on the pot and lower the heat to simmer. Simmer the sauce for 25 minutes.
- About ten minutes before the sauce is ready, cook the macaroni according to the package instructions and drain.
- Remove the lid from the pot. Add the chopped parsley and stir to combine.
- Stir the cooked macaroni into the sauce until well combined. Serve immediately. Garnish with more parsley.
Notes
*See post for ideas on how to serve or how to make ahead.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Potassium: 1289mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 63.1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 6.6mg