Classic Goulash

This goulash recipe is made on the stovetop with ground beef, tomatoes, herbs, and mararoni for a classic one-pot meal the whole family will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 8 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 476 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat until it is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.

Step 2

Stir in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Step 3

Stir in uncooked macaroni, cover, and simmer over medium heat until pasta is tender, 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.