Hearty Old-Fashioned Goulash
Hearty one-pot goulash with ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni simmered in savory spices, perfectly simple and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Finish
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook 2 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in bell peppers; sauté another 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in elbow macaroni. Cover and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Top with cheddar cheese in the final minutes. Cover until melted.
- Spoon into bowls. Garnish with cheese or parsley if desired. Serve warm.