Description
Grandma’s goulash is a heartwarming, one-pot dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to your dinner table. This savory blend of lean ground beef, colorful vegetables, and elbow macaroni simmered in a rich tomato sauce creates a delightful meal that the whole family will love. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Get ready to capture the essence of home-cooked goodness with every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 2 cups quality tomato sauce
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the bell peppers, paprika, and oregano; sauté for another 5 minutes until peppers soften.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and one cup of water; mix well before adding uncooked elbow macaroni.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap ground beef for ground turkey or add more veggies like zucchini. For extra heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.