Description
This Cheesy Beef Goulash recipe is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that the whole family will love. Tender elbow macaroni is cooked in a flavorful tomato and beef sauce, then mixed with gooey melted cheddar cheese for a rich and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Add Aromatics: Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the uncooked macaroni, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the mixture has thickened.
- Finish Dish: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream with the cheese.
- You can also add bell peppers or mushrooms for added veggies.
- Use ground turkey as a lighter alternative to beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
