Grandma’s Goulash
Grandma’s Goulash is a nostalgic comfort dish that brings together tender ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked elbow macaroni in a savory tomato sauce. This easy-to-make recipe serves as a delightful reminder of family gatherings and cozy evenings. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, Grandma’s Goulash can be customized with your favorite ingredients to suit every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the bell peppers and cook until softened (approximately 5 minutes).
- Add canned diced tomatoes with their juice, beef broth, and Italian seasoning; stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil water in a separate pot and cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the goulash mixture; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg