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Goulash

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This hearty goulash is an easy one-pot meal featuring a comforting mix of beef, pasta, and rich tomato flavors, topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • to taste Ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup dry elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce or 2 (8-ounce) cans
  • 1 jar homemade canned tomatoes diced or 1 can low-sodium diced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set a pot of water on the stove to boil for the pasta.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onions. Sprinkle ground black pepper on top. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic in the last minute of cooking. Drain any excess grease, if needed.
  4. When the water is boiling, add the macaroni. Cook it for just a few minutes until it is almost done, then drain it and set aside. It will continue cooking in the oven.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In the skillet with the beef and onions, stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and the herbs.
  2. Add the cheddar cheese and mix until it melts. Then, stir in the cooked macaroni until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with oil.
  2. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
  3. Allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve this goulash hot with buttered bread or a light salad. Feel free to adjust the cheese amount or add vegetables for extra flavor.
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