Old Fashioned Goulash (Printable Version)

Ground beef, macaroni, and a tasty tomato base come together in this classic one-pot comfort dish, perfect for any weeknight.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups elbow pasta, uncooked

02 - 1 medium onion, chopped

03 - 1 pound minced beef

04 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

05 - 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes, including liquid

06 - 15-ounce can of tomato sauce

07 - 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce

08 - 1 ½ cups of beef stock

09 - 1 teaspoon of mixed Italian herbs

10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

11 - 1 teaspoon of paprika

12 - 1/2 teaspoon of salt (adjust per taste)

13 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

14 - 1 cup of grated cheddar (optional)

01 - In a big pot, heat it up and cook the beef. Stir occasionally until browned, then remove most of the fat but keep a little for flavor.

02 - Put in the onion and garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes with the meat until soft and fragrant.

03 - Mix in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire, and spices. Let it slowly boil.

04 - Drop the uncooked pasta in, cover the pot, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes. Check and stir every so often until soft.

05 - If you're using cheese, stir in half, then scatter the rest on top. Cover the pot so it can melt. Sprinkle parsley and enjoy warm.

01 - This keeps fine in the fridge for three days.

02 - You can throw in extra veggies like peas or bell peppers to make it healthier.

03 - Want to switch it up? Try out different cheeses together!