Old Classic Fashioned Goulash Recipe
A hearty, one-pot comfort food classic made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or nostalgic weekends.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans (15 oz) each tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5 oz) each petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni 3 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion for 6–7 minutes until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then taste and adjust if needed.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is well coated and creamy.
- Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish (or bake directly in the skillet if oven-safe). Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbling.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving to let flavors settle and sauce thicken.