This easy one-pot beef goulash ticks all the comfort-food boxes. It’s filled with hearty ground beef, sautéed bell peppers and tender macaroni simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. All of this comes together in about 40 minutes, it’s saucy and super delicious… and will definitely be a hit on a busy weeknight. Serve with lots of grated cheddar for a creamy finishing touch.
This meal is quite different than the traditional Hungarian dish. It includes tender sautéed bell peppers, hearty ground beef and the usual suspects like onion and garlic. Everything comes together with the help of beef broth, tomatoes and paprika. Then the macaroni goes in, and we’re almost ready. Finally stir in some sour cream and dinner is served!
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
This recipe uses a few simple ingredients and it’s a great way to feed a crowd, you can also easily double it. It needs only one pot which means less mess and it’s budget friendly, too.
RECIPE NOTES
- use penne, elbows, macaroni or wide egg noodles
- the sour cream is optional, but it adds a nice creamy touch
- to make this an even leaner, you can use ground chicken in stead of ground beef
- try adding in extra veggies like corn, peas or carrots
- serve with a big side salad for some extra greens
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Calories Per Serving: 638 kcalEasy Beef Goulash
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