Description
Experience the comforting warmth of Grandma’s goulash, a nostalgic dish that brings family together around the dinner table. This hearty one-pot meal features tender ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, each bite is a hug for your soul, evoking cherished memories and filling your home with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any colors)
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate the canned tomatoes and beef broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Mix in the elbow macaroni along with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg