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Ground Beef Goulash

Ground Beef Goulash Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef, 85/15
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in sweet paprika, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  4. Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot with parsley if desired.

Notes

If the goulash thickens too much upon standing, stir in a splash of warm broth before serving. A heavy-bottomed pot helps prevent scorching during simmering.