Description
Discover the heartwarming delight of Grandma’s Easy Goulash Recipe, a comforting dish that brings family together around the dinner table. This one-pot meal features lean ground beef, tender elbow noodles, and a savory blend of tomatoes and spices, all topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese for an irresistible finish. With just 50 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters alike. Customize your goulash with your favorite vegetables or pasta varieties, making it a versatile dish that everyone will love. Serve it in generous bowls alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that warms both the heart and the home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups dry elbow noodles
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large bay leaves
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Add dried parsley, oregano, bay leaves, kosher salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; stir in dry elbow noodles. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheese until melted throughout.
- Discard bay leaves before serving; serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg