Homemade Goulash Recipe
This homemade goulash cooks in one pot and is a family favorite! Easy to make, comes together quickly, and works really well for meal prep, too!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 ounce can diced tomato with juice
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 pound elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, ground beef, seasonings, diced onion, and diced red bell pepper.
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Brown the meat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove any excess grease from the pan if needed.
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Add the garlic to the meat mixture and saute for 30-45 seconds, until fragrant.
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Add the tomato paste, stir to combine, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and macaroni. Reduce the heat to a low simmer.
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Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom, until the pasta is al dente.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to incorporate it into the sauce. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
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Serve hot with some garlic bread and a salad.