Easy Classic Goulash

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This version of classic American beef goulash makes an easy one-pot meal for the whole family. We love it.

Submitted by Dawn Bohler
Updated on August 8, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • 2 large yellow onions, chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

  • 3 cups water

  • ½ cup sofrito sauce (such as Goya)

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 2 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions translucent, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, sofrito sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot; simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.

  3. Add macaroni to pot, cover, and continue simmering until macaroni tender and flavors completely blended, about 25 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442 Calories
18g Fat
42g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 1271mg 55%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 112mg 9%
Iron 7mg 40%
Potassium 955mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.