Description
Grandma’s goulash recipe is a comforting dish made with ground beef, pasta, and vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450 g)
- Elbow macaroni: 2 cups (uncooked, about 200 g)
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g)
- Bell peppers: 1 cup, diced (any color)
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Beef broth: 2 cups (480 ml)
- Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Italian seasoning: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cook the ground meat in a large pot with olive oil until browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil, then add uncooked elbow macaroni.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Check pasta for doneness, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and enjoy, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Overcooking the pasta can ruin the texture.
- Season well to enhance flavors.
- Don’t skip sautéing the onions and garlic.
- Use quality ingredients for the best taste.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: goulash, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner