Old Fashioned American Goulash Recipe

3.30 from 10 votes

Old Fashioned American Goulash Recipe

This recipe for old fashioned goulash is a hearty one-pot classic, full of beef, macaroni pasta, onions and canned tomatoes. Super easy to make, and ready in just about 30 minutes, this recipe is American comfort food at it’s finest.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 517kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

2 pounds cavatappi pasta or large elbow macaroni
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoons basil thinly sliced for garnish

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a tablespoon of salt and cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Once cooked, strain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink, or about 7-10 minutes.
Once the beef is cooked, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasonings, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper, and baking soda. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring gently, for about 5 minutes.
Add the reserved cooked pasta to the beef and tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese, mixing well. To serve, top each bowl with Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced basil. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating: reheat in the microwave or a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Freezing: if you plan to freeze, don't add the noodles and freeze the beef mixture for up to 2 months. Once you are ready to use your frozen goulash, you can cook the pasta separately while you reheat the beef mixture, either in a pot on the stove or in the microwave. Mix them together, add your cheeses and garnish and serve.

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