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easy beef goulash

Easy Beef Goulash

Anna Chwistek
This comforting recipe features hearty ground beef, sautéed bell peppers, and tender macaroni in a rich tomato-based sauce. Ready in about 40 minutes, it's saucy, super delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with plenty of grated cheddar for a creamy finishing touch.
4.60 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 597 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 bell peppers red + green, diced
  • 1 brown onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.1 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp double concentrated tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth or chicken broth
  • 3 cups puréed tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp sour cream optional
  • freshly grated cheddar cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic, finely chop the onion and dice the bell peppers.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, sauté for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add onion and garlic, cook for 3 minutes. Lower the heat if the peppers start to char.
  • Add ground beef, break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink in the middle, 6 minutes. Stir in spices, tomato paste and soy sauce. Pour in chicken broth and puréed tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Add macaroni and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until the macaroni is al dente, according package directions. Stir in sour cream and parsley. Taste and adjust salt. Serve topped with lots of grated cheddar. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 1270mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3173IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 5mg
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