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Bowl of easy goulash with noodles and beef, garnished with parsley.
Serine Milo

Goulash

A comforting one-pot goulash that combines beef, veggies, and pasta for a hearty family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey (or lentils for vegetarian) Choose your preferred protein
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (red or green)
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes Fire-roasted if preferred
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons paprika Smoked paprika adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni Or any pasta you prefer
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or a mix works well

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Let the mixture simmer, then add the elbow macaroni.
  7. Cover and cook on low for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  8. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Goulash can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and freezes well. You can add other veggies like zucchini or carrots.

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