Goulash
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Goulash
Description
This Goulash recipe incorporates ground lean beef sautéed with onion, red bell pepper, and carrot, providing a savory base. Garlic adds depth, while a combination of chicken broth, tomato paste, canned tomato sauce and diced tomatoes creates a rich sauce. The use of Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and paprika introduces subtle complexity and warmth to the flavors.
Pasta, specifically macaroni, is added mid-cooking to absorb the sauce as it simmers. The dish is cooked until the pasta is just tender, resulting in a cohesive, thick mixture with a balance between the meaty sauce and tender noodles. The simmering allows layers of flavor to meld together, producing a robust yet approachable dish.
Garnishing with fresh parsley adds brightness and a herbal finish. This recipe works well as a stand-alone meal for lunch or dinner, offering a familiar comforting profile with a filling texture. Optional additions like frozen corn or a sprinkle of cheese can customize texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium carrot thinly diced (1/2 cup
- 1 lb. ground beef lean
- 3 garlic minced (1 Tbsp, cloves
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth plus more as needed, low-sodium
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) diced tomato petite, canned
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 2/3 cups (6.7 oz) macaroni pasta
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Saute veggies: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and carrot and saute 6 minutes. Scoot to one far side.
- Brown beef: Add beef in about 5 chunks and let brown on bottom, about 2 - 3 minutes then break up beef and toss with veggies. Cook beef through, tossing occasionally.
- Drain fat, saute garlic: Drain off excess fat as needed*. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
- Add canned ingredients and seasonings, simmer: Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture to a simmer.
- Add pasta and cook to al dente: Add pasta and stir. Reduce to medium-low cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally until pasta is nearly tender, about 10 - 12 minutes. If needed add a little more broth to thin.
- Let rest: Remove from heat and let rest a few minutes until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Garnish: Stir in parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adding 1 cup frozen corn during simmering can provide extra sweetness and texture.
- For a spicy note, include 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Drain excess beef fat by blotting with paper towels using tongs for easier handling.
- Garnishing with parmesan or cheddar cheese enhances richness and flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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