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A bowl of Southern Style Goulash featuring pasta, beef, and rich tomato sauce.

Southern Style Goulash

A comforting and budget-friendly meal combining ground beef, pasta, and a rich tomato base, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked) Can substitute with other pasta shapes.
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) For garnish.
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For optimal freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, store for up to 3 months. Reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust seasoning based on preference.

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