Grandma’s Goulash
Experience the nostalgic flavors of Grandma’s Goulash, a homestyle dish that brings family together. This savory blend features tender ground beef, rich tomato sauce, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked elbow macaroni. Each bite is a delightful reminder of cherished memories, making it the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a heartwarming meal ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned tomato sauce
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (around 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and seasonings; mix well.
- Once bubbling gently, fold in the cooked elbow macaroni until evenly coated.
- Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg