Description
Grandma’s Goulash is a heartwarming comfort food that brings together seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and tender pasta in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish promises to warm your soul and fill your home with nostalgia. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it up with fresh parsley or cheese for an extra touch of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (or small pasta)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and beef broth; stir to combine.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni; cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg