Goulash is a great dish filled with lots of meat and other amazing items that you can enjoy. The beauty of this, is that goulash doesn’t have to be super complex to make either, and in fact, it’s something that’s very simple to throw together, but offers some amazing benefits and results as well from this alone.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 1/4 c. low-sodium beef broth
1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. shredded cheddar
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Steps:
Get a large skillet, heat it on medium heat and put the oil in there. Place the onion until this softens up, usually around 5 minutes or so. throw the garlic in, cooking it until it smells, about another minute or so
Put the ground beef in, cooking this until it doesn’t have a pink color to it, usually about 6 minutes or so. drain out the fat, put it in the pan, then season it once more with some salt and pepper
Add in the tomato paste, stir it in, then add the tomato sauce, broth, and the tomatoes that are disced. Add in the paprika and Italian seasoning over this to season it, and then stir the macaroni in this. Let it simmer, cook it, and then do this until the pasta has a tender texture to it, usually about 15 minutes
Put the cheese in there, stir it, and then take it off the heat.
Add a parsley garnish and then serve!
Nutritional info:
Calories: 392 Protein: 24g Carbs: 30g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 6g Fat: 19g Saturated fat: 7g Sodium: 802 mg
Tips
Can I use something else other than elbow macaroni?
You sure can! If you can find a pasta with a short shape to this, that’ll work. Rotini, penne, farfalle, and cavatappi are all god options. Do understand though that the different shapes of the pasta does affect the cooking time for it, so make sure that you look at the box to make sure you’re not overcooking this before you use it in the dish. Make sure you go for al dente with the pasta.
What are good cheeses to use in this?
You can use something other than cheddar cheese for this. Swiss, Monterey jack, along with mozzarella are all good, and if you’d like to get creative with this, don’t be afraid to. It’s something that is versatile, and if you have a cheese that melts well, then you’re good to go!
What else can I serve this with?
While you can just have the goulash on your own, if you’d like to round out the meal, a Caesar salad or garlic bread is never a bad option, or you can get creative with the sides.
What about leftovers?
Leftovers are rare for this one, but you can put this in a container that’s airtight in the fridge for about three days, maybe a little bit longer. This is not a good one to freeze, so make sure that you don’t try to freeze it, due to the pasta in the dish and how it hardens when it’s frozen.