Description
Hungarian goulash brings hearty comfort straight from Central European kitchens, blending tender beef, paprika-rich sauce, and slow-cooked vegetables into a soul-warming meal. Rustic simplicity beckons hungry diners to savor each spoonful of this classic culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 1.5 cups (237 milliliters) elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a capacious skillet and crumble ground beef, rendering it thoroughly cooked and eliminating excess fat through careful draining.
- Introduce finely diced onions and minced garlic into the meat, gently sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and rich beef broth into the mixture, creating a robust liquid base. Enhance flavors with paprika, oregano, seasoning salts, and ground black pepper.
- Incorporate uncooked macaroni and vibrant bell peppers directly into the simmering sauce, allowing ingredients to meld together harmoniously.
- Cover the skillet, reducing heat to low, and allow the goulash to gently simmer for approximately 20 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Once cooking concludes, remove from heat and let the dish rest momentarily to allow sauce to thicken and flavors to intensify.
- Garnish with sharp shredded cheddar cheese and freshly chopped parsley, creating a visually appealing and flavor-packed presentation ready for serving.
Notes
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent excess grease and ensure a cleaner, lighter dish.
- Select lean ground beef to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of the classic goulash.
- Use fire-roasted diced tomatoes for a deeper, smokier flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Replace traditional macaroni with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg