Description
Grandma’s Goulash is a classic American comfort food recipe made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This easy one-pot goulash is budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and packed with nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain.
5. Fold macaroni into the meat sauce; cook together for 2-3 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for a mild kick.
Use plant-based meat and veggie broth to make it vegetarian.
Top with shredded cheese before serving for a cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg