Description
Hungarian goulash showcases hearty beef stew perfected through generations of culinary tradition. Rich spices and tender meat create a comforting meal you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Tomato Base:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (100 grams) elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat and thoroughly brown ground beef, ensuring no pink remains.
- Drain accumulated fat from the meat, leaving behind a lean base for the goulash.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the beef, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, creating a rich and flavorful liquid base.
- Add uncooked macaroni directly into the simmering sauce, ensuring pasta is fully submerged.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking for 12-15 minutes and stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Test pasta for tenderness and ensure sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt for an additional layer of creamy richness before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by using high-quality ground beef with a slightly higher fat content for richer taste.
- For a leaner version, substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat alternative without compromising the dish’s hearty character.
- Customize the spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for those who enjoy extra kick.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free macaroni and checking that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg