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Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and comforting goulash combining ground meat, tomatoes, and pasta, perfect for a satisfying family meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth (or chicken broth if using turkey)
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with juice (or stewed tomatoes)
  • 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (like Johnny’s)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 cups uncooked small elbow macaroni

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook ground beef until browned, then remove excess fat.
  • Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves; cook until softened.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, seasonings, and paprika; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add uncooked macaroni, cover, and cook until pasta is tender, about 15–25 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the goulash simmer longer before adding pasta.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Goulash