Description
Grandmas Goulash brings comfort straight from Grandmother’s kitchen, warming your soul with rich Hungarian flavors that tell stories of family tradition. Simple ingredients blend into a delicious one-pot meal perfect for gathering loved ones around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Starches:
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Crumble 1 lb ground beef into the pan, breaking it into small pieces while cooking until no pink remains.
- Transfer 1 cup chopped onions into the same skillet after draining excess beef fat. Sauté the onions for 3 minutes until they become translucent and soft.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle them into the skillet. Stir the garlic around for 45 seconds to release its aromatic qualities.
- Pour the entire 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, 15 oz tomato sauce, and 1 cup beef broth into the skillet. Incorporate 1 tsp Italian seasoning and 1 tsp paprika.
- Allow the sauce mixture to reach a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it bubble softly for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Simultaneously, boil 1 cup elbow macaroni in a separate pot according to package instructions, typically 7-9 minutes until al dente.
- Drain the pasta completely and fold it directly into the simmering beef sauce. Blend thoroughly to ensure each pasta piece gets coated.
- Continue cooking the combined mixture for an additional 5 minutes at low heat, which helps the flavors blend harmoniously.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste preferences just before serving hot from the skillet.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a cleaner, more flavorful sauce.
- Allow the sauce to simmer slowly, which helps develop deeper, richer flavors and tenderizes the meat.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pasta with chickpea or rice pasta to maintain the dish’s hearty texture.
- Fresh herbs like chopped basil or parsley can brighten the final dish and add a fresh, aromatic touch just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg