Classic Goulash
A comforting one-pot meal combining ground beef, pasta, and rich tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt or to taste
- 3 pieces bay leaves
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Stir in uncooked macaroni, cover, and simmer over medium heat until pasta is tender, about 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve.
Notes
Serve hot with garlic bread or a fresh green salad. Consider topping with freshly grated cheese or chopped parsley. To store, let cool, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.