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Delicious bowl of Old Fashioned Goulash with pasta and beef.

Old Fashioned Goulash

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A comforting dish featuring a savory blend of ground meat, tomato sauce, and tender macaroni that brings back warm memories of family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef or turkey your choice!
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 0.5 cup beef broth for enhanced flavor
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Adobo seasoning
  • 3 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp seasoned salt
  • 0.5 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pan, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook it until it's about halfway done, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Remove the pan from heat, then stir in the garlic and diced onion. Return to heat and cook until the meat is fully browned and the onion is translucent.
  3. Pour in the water and beef broth, followed by the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Sprinkle in your Italian seasoning, Adobo seasoning, bay leaves, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well.
Cooking
  1. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and allow it to cook for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni directly to the skillet, stirring until well combined. Cover again and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, ensuring the pasta cooks through.
  3. Once everything is cooked, remove the bay leaves. Add only the cheddar cheese into the mixture first, stirring until melted and combined. Serve with the mozzarella sprinkled on top right before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Old Fashioned Goulash can be served with crusty garlic bread or a fresh side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months.
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