Description
Hearty Hungarian goulash recipe brings robust flavors from Central European kitchens. Comforting beef stew simmered with paprika and vegetables offers warm, satisfying nourishment you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) elbow macaroni
Optional:
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, ensuring no pink remains. Discard accumulated fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and seasonings including Worcestershire sauce, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend thoroughly.
- Allow mixture to reach a gentle simmer, then introduce elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook approximately 12-15 minutes until pasta reaches al dente consistency.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, stirring until cheese melts completely and integrates into the goulash.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Serve piping hot, garnishing with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the classic dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like smoked gouda or pepper jack for a unique flavor twist.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or zucchini during the cooking process.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular elbow macaroni with gluten-free pasta alternatives, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg