Description
Hungarian goulash embodies hearty comfort with tender beef simmered in paprika-rich sauce. Robust flavors and classic ingredients create a soul-warming meal you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Sear ground beef in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until thoroughly caramelized and no pink remains, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Step 2: Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce, blending spices like paprika, oregano, and black pepper for robust flavor profile.
- Step 4: Introduce uncooked elbow macaroni directly into the simmering liquid, ensuring complete submersion and even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and allow goulash to gently simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure consistent cooking.
- Step 6: Once pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, remove from heat and optionally fold in shredded cheddar cheese for enhanced creaminess.
- Step 7: Let the goulash rest for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before serving hot.
Notes
Opt for lean ground beef to reduce fat content without sacrificing flavor. Use whole wheat macaroni for a healthier, fiber-rich version of the classic dish. Create a gluten-free alternative by substituting regular pasta with gluten-free elbow macaroni. Enhance depth of flavor by adding a splash of alcohol-free red wine flavoring or a pinch of smoked paprika during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 825 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg