The Best Goulash Recipe
Mama’s old-fashioned goulash recipe was always a favorite in our house.
She would make it for special occasions, and it was always so delicious!
This is an old-fashioned Goulash recipe that is the best Goulash ever! It is a simple dish made with pasta, ground meat, tomatoes, and corn.
It is lightly seasoned and is a true comfort food. It is the perfect meal to make at any time of the year. It takes very little time.
Once everything is cooked through, you simply serve it up over some hot-cooked pasta.
So why not give it a try today? Your kids will love it!
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Why We Love This Dish
- Hearty: This dish is hearty, it is filling and it is super easy to make.
- Healthy: It is healthy, packed with vegetables, and really delicious.
- Easy the best goulash recipe for beginners.
- Simple the best goulash recipe meal.
- Family friendly the best goulash recipe is family friendly, a crowd pleaser for children and adults.
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Ground beaf: Swap for other meats like chicken or ground turkey for a heart-healthy alternative.
Frozen corn: Adds sweetness the kids will enjoy.
Tomatoes: Gives this dish its distinctive hearty flavor.
Cumin: Leave out or adjust down for those who don’t want spice in their meals!
Elbow macaroni: It doesn’t have to be macaroni – any pasta shape will do!
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Uncooked elbow macaroni
- Onion chopped
- Diced tomatoes undrained
- Frozen corn
- Tomato sauce
- Can diced green chilis
- Cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chopped fresh cilantro
How to Make It
Cook the macaroni in advance to get a jump-start on your meal. Store the macaroni in the fridge and then add to the hot goulash when you’re ready – the goulash will warm it up quickly! When you’re draining the excess grease from the pan, you can either place the food in a colander and allow the grease to drain naturally, or use another method of your choosing.
If you’re looking for other ways to make this quick the best goulash recipe is one that can be prepared largely in advance. Cooking the meat and onions the day before makes it easy to throw all of these ingredients together when you’re home from work. If you happen to be making another meal with beef and onion sometime in the week, simply set aside beef and onion for your goulash.
How to make The Best Goulash Recipe:
Step 1. Boil the macaroni until it is done to your liking, rinse in cold water, and drain.
Step 2. Add the ground beef and onion to a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove, and cook until the meat is browned and the onions have softened. Drain any excess grease.
Step 3. Reduce the heat to medium and add in the diced tomatoes, frozen corn, tomato sauce, green chilis, salt and pepper, and cumin. Stir to combine.
Step 4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 5. Stir in the macaroni and cilantro, and stir to combine before serving.
Enjoy!
The Best Goulash Recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb. Ground beef
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1 C. Uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 Onion chopped
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28 oz. Diced tomatoes undrained
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⅔ C. Frozen corn
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8 oz. Tomato sauce
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4 oz. Can diced green chilis
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½ tsp. Cumin
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¼ tsp. Salt
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½ tsp. Black pepper
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¼ C. Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Boil the macaroni until it is done to your liking, rinse in cold water, and drain.
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Add the ground beef and onion to a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove, and cook until the meat is browned and onions have softened. Drain any excess grease.
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Reduce the heat to medium and add in the diced tomatoes, frozen corn, tomato sauce, green chilis, salt and pepper, and cumin. Stir to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in the macaroni and cilantro, and stir to combine before serving.
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Enjoy!
