Classic Goulash

A delicious and easy Classic Goulash recipe featuring ground beef, pasta, and a savory tomato sauce.

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Prep Time 8

Cook Time 27

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 476 kcal

Equipment

Dutch oven
Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic chopped
3 cups water
2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
1 tablespoon seasoned salt or to taste
3 bay leaves
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat until it is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Stir in uncooked macaroni, cover, and simmer over medium heat until pasta is tender, 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.

Notes

For slow cooker version, follow the stovetop instructions until Step 1, then transfer to a slow cooker and cook on High for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1476mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 7mg

Keyword Beef, Classic Goulash, Comfort Food, goulash, Pasta, Stovetop