4.9 from 96 votes
Old Fashioned Goulash
A comfort food favorite made with ground beef and pasta in a tomato-based stew. Made with simple, affordable ingredients and all in one pot!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 (15 ounce cans) tomato sauce
- 2 (15 ounce cans) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni about 2 cups
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese or cheddar
Instructions
- Heat a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef and onion and cook until beef is browned and onion is soft and translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease or liquids.
- Add in garlic, chili powder, and paprika. Let toast 60 to 90 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over high heat.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add in elbow noodles. Cook an additional 15 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
- Remove pot from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve warm.
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Notes
- If you prefer your goulash to be less soupy, you can add up to 3 cups of elbow macaroni.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1695mg
(71%)
Potassium
1124mg
(32%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
982IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1695mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1124mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.