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Best Homemade Goulash Recipe Recipe (Easy, Step-by-Step)

Make Homemade Goulash Recipe with pantry staples, clear cues, and flexible swaps.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (optional)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cans 15 oz each tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons paprika sweet or smoked
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for topping
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add uncooked elbow macaroni. Stir well, cover, and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. If desired, stir in shredded cheddar cheese just before serving or sprinkle on top.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.