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Classic Goulash
Classic Goulash is a savory one-pot dish combining browned ground beef with onions, green bell pepper, and garlic, simmered in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with oregano, basil, and Worcestershire sauce. Elbow macaroni is cooked directly in the thickened sauce, absorbing the rich flavors for a hearty, comforting meal with a tender pasta texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
455 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef , (85/15)
- 2 onion chopped, yellow
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , chopped
- 3 cups water
- 29 ounces tomato sauce
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni , uncooked
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, onions, bell peppers and garlic to a large dutch oven on medium-high heat and cook it breaking it apart until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain most of the fat then add in the remaining ingredients except the macaroni, bring to a boil then reduce to a low heat and simmer with a cover on for 15 minutes.
- Add in the macaroni, mix well then cover and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally before serving
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Nutrition Information
Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
965mg
(40%)
Potassium
1008mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
620IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
31.8mg
(35%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
5.2mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1008mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.