Description
Old Fashioned Goulash is a hearty, comforting dish combining tender macaroni with savory ground beef and stewed tomatoes, seasoned to taste with garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, and hot sauce. This quick and flavorful one-pot meal is perfect for a family dinner, offering familiar flavors and satisfying texture with a rich tomato base and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1/2 lb macaroni
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
Seasonings and Sauces
- Garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, and hot sauce to taste
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans whole stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- Tomato juice as needed
Instructions
- Cook macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown beef and onion: In an extra-large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef together with the diced onion over medium heat until the meat is fully cooked and onions are softened.
- Season and add tomatoes: Drain excess fat if necessary, then season the beef mixture with garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, and hot sauce to taste. Add the undrained stewed tomatoes and ketchup, mashing the tomatoes slightly to mix well.
- Combine pasta and beef mixture: Stir the cooked macaroni into the beef and tomato mixture, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
- Adjust seasoning and add tomato juice: Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Add tomato juice if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Simmer and serve: Let the mixture simmer gently for a few minutes to meld flavors and warm through. Serve hot immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili powder or hot sauce.
- You can substitute elbow macaroni for regular macaroni for traditional texture.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Adding vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms can enhance the dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
