
Easy Goulash Recipe
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5.0
1,815 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
542 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Easy Goulash Recipe
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This old-fashioned easy goulash recipe is a one-pot family favorite! It's the perfect go-to dinner recipe for any night of the week.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef, 80 percent lean/20 percent fat
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 cups water, or beef broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, or penne or shell pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional topping
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Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground beef until cooked, 8-10 minutes, then drain off exxcess fat.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes. Add water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and bay leaves. Stir, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Add macaroni to the skillet, stir well and cover. SImmer for about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and cheese right before serving.
Notes
- Freezer meal. Brown the ground beef, drain, and cool. Add the ground beef and other ingredients to a freezer Ziploc and freeze for 3-4 months. (Save the noodles and cheese to add later). Thaw and heat on the stove adding the noodles during the last 30 minutes. Top with cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) and put it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Slow Cooker Directions. Saute ground beef in a skillet until cooked. Drain excess fat, add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Transfer beef to the slow cooker along with all remaining ingredients except the cheese. Cook on high for about 3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Add cheese 20-30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
2457mg
(102%)
Potassium
1183mg
(34%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1020IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
21.8mg
(24%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
6.1mg
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
Protein | 31g | 62% |
Fat | 28g | 43% |
Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
Sodium | 2457mg | 102% |
Potassium | 1183mg | 25% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 10g | 20% |
Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 24% |
Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
Iron | 6.1mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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