Old Fashioned Goulash 🍲
This classic goulash recipe is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a family meal. Made with ground beef, savory tomato sauce, and tender elbow macaroni, it's a one-pot wonder that's sure to please everyone at the table. Topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, it’s a deliciously cheesy delight!
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef or turkey
3 tsp minced garlic
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 ½ cups water
½ cup beef broth
⅓ cup olive oil
2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp Adobo seasoning
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp seasoned salt
½ tbsp black pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large pan, sauté the ground meat over medium-high heat until it is half cooked. Remove from heat.
Add the garlic, onions, and olive oil to the pan. Continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.
Pour in the water, beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Add the Italian seasoning, Adobo seasoning, bay leaves, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Lower the heat, cover the pan, and allow the mixture to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stirring well to combine everything.
Cover the pan again and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaves.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is well combined.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top just before serving.
Enjoy your delicious, homemade goulash!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 8