4.6 from 24 votes
Beef Goulash Recipe
Classic goulash doesn't get any better than this Beef Goulash recipe! The perfect comforting meal for any weeknight!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 694 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup bell pepper , chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion , chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic , chopped
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces tomato sauce
- 8 ounces tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Gravy Master
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried flat parsley
- 2 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the 1 1/2 pounds ground beef over medium-high heat, getting a good sear. If you are using a low fat ground beef, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to prevent from sticking. Break the beef into pieces and cook fully, approximately 5-9 minutes.
- Drain the ground beef, discarding any liquid or grease left behind. You don't have to wipe it clean, just pour it out.
- Add the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, chopped 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/2 sweet onion and minced 2 cloves fresh garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until they are just soft.
- Stir in the canned 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces tomato sauce, 8 ounces tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon gravy master, 2 teaspoon dried oregano and 2 teaspoons dried flat parsley. Bring to a low simmer.
- While simmering, add the 2 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni being mindful to stir often and scrape the bottom of the pot as it tends to stick.
- Simmer for an additional 15-18 minutes or until the macaroni is al dente.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Sample the goulash to determine if it needs additional salt. Since beef broths vary in saltiness, I wait until the very end to decide if it needs additional seasoning.
- Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the flavors marry.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us now how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
694kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1339mg
(56%)
Potassium
1401mg
(40%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2505IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 694kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1339mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1401mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2505IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.