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Southern Style Goulash

Southern Style Goulash: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

Southern Style Goulash is a one-pot comfort food bursting with seasoned ground beef, elbow macaroni, and zesty tomato sauce, ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 for best taste and moisture balance.
  • 1 medium Onion Any type works as a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is always best.
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni Swap with gluten-free pasta if needed.
For the Sauce
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce Feel free to mix in seasoned varieties.
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can be replaced with vegetable broth.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Skip for soy-free dish.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Tweak to suit your palate.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Tweak to suit your palate.
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Optional; mozzarella is a lovely substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Optional for garnishing.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add one diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Then, add 2 minced garlic cloves and stir for an additional minute.
  2. Introduce one pound of ground beef, breaking it up, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in 15 oz of tomato sauce, 14.5 oz of diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of beef broth. Add 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp of paprika, and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix in 2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni, cover the pot, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
  5. If desired, sprinkle in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Ladle into warm bowls and optionally garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with veggies like bell peppers for extra nutrition. This dish is budget-friendly and perfect for meal prep.

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