Description
A comforting and hearty goulash made with ground beef, tomatoes, elbow macaroni, and topped with melted cheddar cheese. A perfect one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 cups water
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, and seasoned salt. Stir well to combine. Cover the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in uncooked elbow macaroni. Cover again and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once macaroni is cooked, turn off heat. Remove bay leaves. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the goulash, allowing it to melt into the mixture.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this delicious goulash!
Notes
- Be sure to stir occasionally while cooking the macaroni to prevent sticking.
- You can adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or Italian seasoning if desired.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add crushed red pepper flakes to the base mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg