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Easy Goulash Recipe

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This Easy Goulash Recipe is a comforting one-pot meal featuring lean ground beef, tender macaroni noodles, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, bell peppers, and Italian seasonings. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this hearty dish is perfect for a quick family dinner that satisfies every craving.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 lbs. ground beef, lean
  • 3 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 2 15 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables and Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the pot and return it to the stove.
  2. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
  3. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and uncooked macaroni noodles.
  4. Simmer Until Pasta is Tender: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. Stir occasionally as the pasta cooks and absorbs the flavors, about 20 minutes, until noodles are tender.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty goulash!

Notes

  • For a leaner meal, use extra-lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for added nutrition.
  • Adjust the seasoning to your taste; you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
  • This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta and verified gluten-free broth.

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