Goulash

A hearty and comforting stew similar to homemade Hamburger Helper

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Goulash, ground beef

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 511kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion
2 carrots
4 cloves garlic
1 pound ground beef
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces macaroni noodles
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chives

Instructions

Chop up the onion and carrots. Mince the garlic.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the onions, carrots, and garlic until softened (2-3 minutes). Remove from the pot.
Then, in the same pot, cook the ground beef until no pink remains.
Then add the vegetables back in.
Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring this mixture to a low boil.
Add the noodles and cook until al dente, around 10 minutes, with the pot covered.
Check the noodles and if done taste the goulash and add any salt and pepper you feel it needs.
Turn the heat off and stir in the shredded cheese. Top with a few chopped fresh chives or parsley just before serving.

Notes

You could easily swap the ground beef with another ground meat like turkey or chicken to lighten this recipe up some.

If you want to add some spice or heat, add a 1/4 teaspoon or more of cayenne or red pepper flakes.

You can use other noodle shapes beyond elbow macaroni. However, it may change the cook time as you’ll want the noodles to cook in the stock to al dente. Check the package directions for cook times.

You can store leftover goulash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 3 days. Rewarm on the stove top or in the microwave.

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