Description
Southern Goulash is a classic comfort food dish that combines hearty ground beef, tender pasta, and flavorful seasonings in a satisfying one-pot meal. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a family dinner and is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
Sauce and Pasta:
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Optional:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add Vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Make Sauce: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, black pepper, and paprika. Simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add the uncooked macaroni, cover, and cook on low heat for 15–18 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in cheese if using. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a heartier version, consider adding cooked sausage or using a mix of beef and ground turkey.
- This dish reheats well and makes delicious leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
