How to Make Easy Classic Goulash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Goulash is a classic dish that hails from Hungary, but it has become a beloved comfort food all over the world. This hearty stew typically features a rich, paprika-infused broth filled with tender chunks of beef, carrots, and potatoes. It's the perfect one-pot meal for a cozy night in, and it's sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire once you give it a try.

One of the best things about goulash is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a lit...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 large yellow onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ cup sofrito sauce (such as Goya®)
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir onion and garlic into beef; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, sofrito, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves into beef mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour macaroni into beef mixture, cover the pot, and continue simmering until pasta is tender and flavors are completely blended, about 25 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 1271mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 955mg