Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe

Old-Fashioned Goulash Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or half beef, half sausage for extra flavor)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)

3 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano + basil)

1 tsp paprika

Salt & black pepper, to taste

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for topping)

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, and all seasonings. Bring to a simmer.

4. Add uncooked macaroni, stir well, cover, and cook on low until pasta is tender (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally

5. Taste and adjust seasoning. If you like it cheesy, stir in cheddar or sprinkle on top before serving.

👉 This is hearty, comforting, and even better the next day — just like the goulash from childhoo