Mama’s Goulash
I remember my mama making this classic one-pot-wonder for us when we were kids. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside just thinking about it!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 lg. yellow onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1 med. green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 4 c. beef broth
- 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 ½ T. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp. oregano
- 1-2 tsp. paprika I use smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 c. elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon until brown and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until the veggies are tender about 3-5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings; stir well.
- Stir in macaroni until well combined. Cover with a lid and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat. Top with shredded cheese and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
I LOVE this quick and easy recipe. My family loves it and leftovers are not an option. Thank you!
Thank you, Kay! I’m so glad you liked it!